The franchisee shall have the right to construct, maintain and repair such traps, manholes, conduits, valves, appliances, attachments and other facilities as authorized in the ordinance granting the franchise and as may be necessary or convenient for the proper maintenance and operation of the pipelines under said franchise, and the facilities shall be kept flush with the existing grade and/or surface of the street and so located as to conform to applicable law, including any ordinance, rule or regulation of the city, or of any permit issued by the Department in regard thereto and shall not interfere with the use of the street for travel. The franchisee shall have the right, subject to such ordinances, rules or regulations as are now or may hereafter be in force, to make all necessary excavations in said streets for the construction, maintenance and repair of the facilities; provided, however, that the franchisee shall first obtain an excavation permit from the Department for doing any such work.
(Ord. 1152, passed 5-17-11)