This article shall not prevent any person, corporation, political subdivision or entity who has legal authority to occupy the easements, streets, alleys or rights-of-way of the public roads, streets, alleys or rights-of-way of the city from maintaining any pipe or utility lawfully on or under any public street, or from making excavation or performing any work as may be necessary for the preservation of life or property when an urgent necessity arises during the hours the city offices are closed, except that those making emergency use shall apply for a permit within 1 calendar day after the city offices are again open.
(Ord. 1424, passed 5-19-2016)