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11.10 Curb Cuts – Any curb cut within a Public Way cannot exceed the

11.10 Curb Cuts – Any curb cut within a Public Way cannot exceed the following dimensions unless specifically approved by the Awarding Authority Representative: Single Family Dwelling 16 feet Multi-Family Dwelling 18 feet Two Family Dwelling 18 feet Commercial Property 24 feet Driveway entrances into Public Ways must butt into and not overlap the edge of the existing roadway hardened surface. The driveway must be graded in such a manner that no ponding of water occurs within the Public way and in accordance with the Architectural Access Board Regulations. Driveways shall not be located on small radius curves and shall be positioned as to provide maximum sight distance and safety. Subsection 12. Suspension and Revocation The Awarding Authority or Awarding Authority Representative, if it believes a Default has occurred, can suspend immediately for up to 21 days a Street Opening Permit by communicating such suspension to any of the Permit Holder, Licensed Contractor, or any of their respective representatives at the job site. The Awarding Authority may revoke a Street Opening Permit granted hereunder after notice and hearing if it shall reasonable determine that a Default has occurred. Permit Holder shall be given not less than five days prior written notice of the time and place of the hearing and shall have the opportunity at the hearing to present evidence. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Awarding Authority may appeal such decision to the appropriate court of competent jurisdiction or to the extend applicable law provides, to the Department of Telecommunications and Energy. Subsection 13. Remedies If a Permit Holder or Licensed Contractor shall be in Default as defined herein, the Awarding Authority may: