# Regulation .07 Pavement Repairs and Restoration.

Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## Regulation .07 Pavement Repairs and Restoration.

Balt., Md., COBRA § 14.03.01.07 (2026)

A. Regardless of cut type, repairs will be done in accordance with Baltimore City DOT Standards.

  (1) The Book of Standards is located on DOT’s website at:
<u>https://transportation.baltimorecity.gov/transportation/bookofstandards</u>.

  (2) The DOT Street Cuts Section has the authority to increase the requirements of pavement restoration beyond minimum standards shown in the standard details based on

    (a) site conditions, and

    (b) Street-cuts permit application information.

B. Applicants and contractors shall adhere to the Street-cuts policies contained in these regulations; however,

  (1) the Director has the discretion to permit exceptions to this policy under special circumstances; and

  (2) such exceptions shall be approved by the Director in writing.

C. The following are additional requirements for pavement repairs:

  (1) when a utility cut is within 5 feet of a new or preexisting cut, both cuts shall be encapsulated into a single patch

    (a) by milling away the intervening existing surface to allow for a single surface patch when one cut is preexisting and one cut is new; or

    (b) by combining the cuts into a single full-depth patch when both cuts are new; and

    (c) combined patches are subject to applicable Baltimore City DOT Standards.

  (2) During resurfacing, the longitudinal pavement joints shall be constructed within 6 inches of the lane lines and not within the travel lanes.

  (3) If more than 50 percent of an asphalt or asphalt overlaid (composite) roadway is disturbed during longitudinal or transverse trenching, the entire block shall be milled and resurfaced

    (a) from curb to curb, or

    (b) to the median curb, if applicable.

  (4) The entire intersection must be milled and resurfaced if

    (a) an asphalt or asphalt overlaid (composite) intersection is trenched diagonally, or

    (b) more than 50 percent of the intersection is disturbed during longitudinal and/or transverse trenching.

  (5) All utility cuts must be backfilled and compacted in accordance with

    (a) Baltimore City Standards outlined in Article 32.01.10 of the City of Baltimore Department of Public Works Specifications for Materials, Highways, Bridges, Utilities, and Incidental Structures (the “Green Book’);

    (b) the standards are found at <u>https://generalservices.baltimorecity.gov/gs-majorprojects/greenbook</u>.

  (6) Suitable fill material must be placed in 6-inch lifts and tamped with a mechanical tamper; and

    (a) material one foot below subgrade must be compacted to 92 percent,

    (b) material in the top one foot must be compacted to 97percent; and

    (c) compaction of all material must be per the Modified Proctor ASTM D1557 (“AASHTO T180”).

      (i) In lieu of borrow, CR-6 or excavation fills, #57 stone may be used; and

      (ii) it must be placed in no greater than one-foot lifts and tamped with a mechanical tamper.

  (7) Crusher Run Aggregate (“CR-6”) or Graded Aggregate Base (“GAB”) must be used for the proposed roadway paving sub-base, and

    (a) must meet the requirements of Article 32 11 23.10 of the Green Book; and

    (b) Recycled Concrete (“RC-6”) may not be used for the sub-base material.

  (8) The Contractor must supply compaction testing results for

    (a) any paving patch greater than 1,000 square feet in area, and

    (b) any trench longer than 100 feet.

  (9) A permittee must submit to the Department, at streetcuts@baltimorecity.gov, within 24 hours of the compaction:

    (a) a copy of the compaction test results;

    (b) relevant location;

    (c) work date(s), and

    (d) designated permit number

D. Final pavement restorations must include:

  (1) removal of temporary backfill;

  (2) properly squaring off all Street-cuts to the bottom of the sub-base;

  (3) proper permanent backfills and compaction as specified in <cite data-path="14.03.01.07|C.|(5)">Regulation .07.C(5)</cite>;

  (4) permanent street restoration as specified in

    (a) these Street-cuts regulations;

    (b) the City of Baltimore DOT Standards; and

    (c) the DPW Green Book;

  (5) the patch must be installed so that it will remain flush with the surrounding pavement for 1 year after the work has been completed, inspected, and approved.

E. For utility upgrades and repairs that are performed in advance of a scheduled DOT contract, DOT may, at its sole discretion, allow the permit holder to provide temporary pavement repairs

  (1) based upon the timing of the work in relation to the DOT contract schedule and the extent of the proposed trench excavations necessary for the utility work;

  (2) the type of temporary repair to be allowed will be decided by the Department on a case-by-case basis; and

  (3) the temporary pavement trench repair must conform to the current backfill procedures.

F. If the permittee uses steel plates to secure the public way during construction, they shall conform to:

  (1) the Green Book; and

  (2) Baltimore City DOT Book of Standards.

G. Crosswalks.
In executing a street cut that disturbs a crosswalk, a person shall ensure that:

  (1) The crosswalk is restored in accordance with the "Continental Crosswalk" style standards outlined in the Book of Standards;

  (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of <cite data-path="14.03.01.07|G.|(1)">§G(1) of this regulation</cite>, the crosswalk is restored with a decorative surface that:

    (a) Matches the characteristics of a preexisting decorative surface; and

    (b) Is in accordance with standards provided by the Department when applicable;

  (3) Each portion of a disturbed crosswalk is restored, including a portion of a disturbed crosswalk that is:

    (a) Faded;

    (b) Missing; or

    (c) Otherwise noncompliant with an expected standard.

  (4) The crosswalk is restored from curb to curb, unless the undisturbed portion of the crosswalk is:

    (a) Compliant with the Book of Standards; and

    (b) In good condition, meaning it is:

      (i) In new or like-new condition;

      (ii) Free of fading;

      (iii) Free of peeling; and

      (iv) Not otherwise defective in a way that reduces its visibility;

  (5) Notwithstanding the provisions of <cite data-path="14.03.01.07|G.|(4)">§G(4) of this regulation</cite>, the crosswalk is restored from curb to curb when trenching is done lengthwise through the crosswalk; and

  (6) When required by the Department to resurface an intersection in its entirety, each abutting crosswalk is restored as required by <cite data-path="14.03.01.07|G.|(4)">§G(4) of this regulation</cite>.