Ord 2018-004/amending various sections of the San Marcos City Code for consistency with, or to complement concurrent adoption of the new San Marcos Development Code (“CodeSMTX”);

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requirements shall include proof of adequate insurance coverage and provision of a performance bond, as specified in the construction specifications of the city on the date when it is granted. (b) Evidence that the contractor who will perform the construction meets the requirements in subsection(a)of this section shall be submitted as a part of the application for a public right-of-way construction permit. SECTION 24. Chapter 74, Article 4, Public Right-of-Way Construction, Section 74.157 of the San Marcos City Code is hereby amended by adding a new subsection(b)as set forth below and relettering succeeding subsections accordingly. Sec. 74.157. General right-of-way use and construction. (a) Minimal interference. Work in the public right-of-way shall be done in a manner that causes the least interference with the rights and reasonable convenience of property owners and residents. Facilities shall be constructed or maintained in.. such a manner as not to interfere with sewers, water pipes, or any other property!, of the city, or with any other pipes, wires, conduits,pedestals, structures,or other) facilities that may have been laid in the right-of-way by, or under, the city's authority. Facilities shall adhere to minimum separation dimensions and all other aspects of city standard specifications at the time of construction. Facilities shall, be located, erected, and maintained so as not to endanger or interfere with thH lives of persons, or to interfere with city's Facilities or to unnecessarily hinder or! obstruct the free use of the right-of-way or other public property, and shall not'. interfere with the travel and use of public places by the public during the: construction, repair, operation, or removal thereof, and shall not obstruct or impede traffic. (b) A temporary road closure permit prescribed in section 74.027 shall be required in accordance with section 74.027(b). SECTION 25. Chapter 74, Article 5, Standards for Public Right-of-Way Access, Section 74.186 of the San Marcos City Code is hereby amended as set forth below. Sec. 74.186. Definitions. In this article: Channelization means the use of traffic lane markers and/or curbed barriers to force vehicular traffic to follow a desired line of travel, often used to deny vehicles certain turning movements that would create traffic safety hazards. City engineer means the person who holds the position of city engineer or other person as designated by the city manager.