The owner, lessee, tenant or occupant of a building or structure or the owner of property proposed to be developed by a building or structure has the initial obligation to comply with all the requirements of this chapter, and in performance of the obligation shall make the necessary arrangements with the appropriate utility for the installation and construction of utility facilities so that they will be in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. This section is not intended to eliminate or limit the obligation of any person, including a utility, to comply at all times with all provisions of this chapter, but expresses the City Council’s intent as to whom has the primary obligation of compliance.
(`78 Code, § 15.60.050.)