A. The space below the surface, upon the surface, and above the surface of public property may be used and occupied for any purpose not inconsistent with the provisions of this part, other provisions of this Code, other laws or ordinances regulating the use and occupancy of the public property. It shall be unlawful for any person to use or occupy the space, whether below, upon or above the surface of public property, or to construct any device or structure set forth except by and under the authority of a revocable permit in writing first granted by the City Council, Mayor, or Utilities Executive Director and issued by the Mayor, or in the case of property primarily used by Utilities, granted and issued by the Utilities Executive Director. However, recreational vehicles or trailers may be stored in accord with the provisions of chapters 9 and 10 of this Code, in which case no revocable permit shall be required under the provisions of this part.
B. For purposes of this article, permits shall be for the use and occupancy of Utilities' property and rights-of-way. Licenses shall be for all other uses and occupancy of public property.
C. All permits and licenses shall be issued per the authority listed in section 10-100 of the City Charter.
D. For purposes of this article, the Mayor shall have authority to issue revocable permits for use of public property primarily used by the Municipal government. The Utilities Executive Director shall have authority to issue revocable permits for use of public property primarily used by Utilities pursuant to section 12.1.118 of this Code.
E. The Mayor may by administrative regulation delegate the responsibility for review, approval and issuance of revocable permits. (Ord. 4466; 1968 Code §10-143; Ord. 91-160; Ord. 94-80; Ord. 98-185; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 03-125; Ord. 07-31; Ord. 11-19)