All persons operating public utilities in the city under franchises granted by the city and having the right either by general or special permission to enter upon streets and open and excavate pavements, sidewalks or disturb the surface thereof by excavation or other work are not required to apply for permit but are required to perform the work and bring it to completion as promptly as practicable and to that end must employ an adequate standing force. Any person operating any such public utility must however, comply with other requirements of this chapter, including the surety bond and deposit requirements.
('72 Code, § 650:74) (Am. Ord. 1995-779, passed 4-24-95) Penalty, see § 10.99