A. Permit And Compliance Required: It shall be unlawful for any person, other than an officer or employee of the village in the course of his employment, to make, cause or permit any construction in, on, under or within a village right of way unless such person shall have first obtained an encroachment permit from the village public works department and unless such construction is performed in conformity with the permits and the terms and provisions of this chapter. Encroachment permits are required for, but not limited to, the following types of construction activities:
1. Utility installation.
2. Driveways.
3. Parking pads or structures contiguous to the right of way.
4. Drainage structures.
B. Penalty: Any work done in a village right of way or easement without an approved encroachment permit will be subject to the provisions of section 7-2-9 of this chapter.
C. Emergency Exemptions: The electric power company and the telephone company holding franchise agreements with the village are exempted from this provision in emergency situations where public health, safety, or welfare is at risk. (Ord. 2002-01, 1-17-2002)