§ 24-438. Joint excavation.

(a)

Requirements. Whenever two or more owners propose excavations in the same block within a three-year period, one owner shall perform such excavation or cause such excavation to be performed. Unless otherwise agreed in writing between the owners, the owner proposing the excavation with the highest cost shall perform the excavation or cause such excavation to be performed, and the other owner or owners shall pay such owner for the portion of the excavation attributable to them. Owners to whom this subsection applies shall submit a joint application and may receive only a single permit.

(b)

Waiver. The Director may, for good cause shown, waive in writing the requirements of Subsection (a) of this section after consideration of the criteria and documentation in the manner set forth in Section 24-433(e). However, the Director may place special conditions on permits granted after a waiver of the requirements of Subsection (a) of this section.

(Code 2004, § 90-466; Ord. No. 2005-113-55, § 1, 4-25-2005)

(Code 2004, § 90-466; Ord. No. 2005-113-55, § 1, 4-25-2005)