It shall be unlawful for any person to make, cause or permit to be made, an excavation or fill in, over or under the surface of any public street for any purpose, without first obtaining from the Director of Public Works a written permit to make such excavation or fill in the particular location specified, and paying the applicable fees therefor. No such permit shall be issued until the applicant has received a grant of franchise, or is exempt from such requirement under any or all applicable statutes, ordinances, or charter provisions that require a franchise for the activities or purpose for which the applicant is making the excavation or fill.
('86 Code, § 13.20.030) (Ord. 3002, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 3934, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 4403, passed 2-12-01) Penalty, see § 1.12.010