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Riverview staff propose ordinance to require city review of installations in public rights-of-way
Summary
City staff told the Riverview City Council they will place a proposed amendment to the city code on a future agenda to require plans and permits for any utility or other installation in public rights-of-way, including county and state roads, to protect city infrastructure.
Riverview public works officials told the City Council they will place a proposed ordinance on a future agenda that would require utilities and contractors to submit plans and obtain a city permit before installing equipment in public rights-of-way, including county- and state-controlled roads.
The policy change was presented during the council meeting by city staff and DPW Director Webb after a recent proposal from DTE to run new gas piping near a major city water main. Webb said the company told staff it had county and state permits and therefore did not need city approval; the city…
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