Gallup_Municipal_ROW-Public_Easement_Work_Permit.pdf

The document is a Municipal Right-of-Way/Public Easement Work Permit from the City of Gallup, New Mexico, specifically detailing municipal codes related to excavation permits, regulations, and requirements for work within public rights-of-way. The permit outlines comprehensive guidelines for contractors, utilities, and property owners conducting excavation, pavement cutting, and restoration work in city streets and alleys. Key requirements include submitting a traffic control plan, conducting compaction testing, repairing any damaged infrastructure, completing work within 30 days, and providing appropriate insurance coverage.

The permit fee structure varies based on the type of excavation, with commercial construction permits starting at $500, residential construction at $250, and noninvasive excavations at $50. The city imposes strict regulations on backfilling, compaction, and pavement restoration, with potential liquidated damages of $100 per day for projects extending beyond 30 days. Penalties for violations can include fines ranging from $100 to $500 for repeated offenses, with the potential for additional legal consequences. The document also includes a supplementary Section 404 Permit information sheet from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, highlighting additional permitting requirements for work in rivers, streams, wetlands, and other water-related environments.