It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, including public and private utilities, to dig or cut into any county road, or the right of way therefor, or to excavate or remove from any road or right of way any growing plant life, soil or other material, whether for the laying of pipelines, telephone lines, electric power lines, the construction of cattle guards or fences or otherwise, without first obtaining a permit from the county road supervisor or such other person or department as the board of county commissioners may hereafter designate by resolution. (2004 Code § 4-110)