1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person shall excavate or obstruct any right-of-way without first obtaining an excavation permit, obstruction permit, tree well permit, or irrigation system permit, as described in this subsection and issued pursuant to this chapter, from the Building Inspector.
A. Excavation Permit. An excavation permit is a permit which allows the holder to excavate in a specified City right-of-way and to hinder free and open passage over and use of the specific portion of right-of-way by placing equipment described therein, to the extent and for the duration specified therein.
B. Obstruction Permit. An obstruction permit is a permit which allows the holder to hinder free and open passage over and use of the specified portion of the right-of-way by placing equipment described therein on the right-of-way for the duration specified therein.
2. No person may excavate or obstruct the right-of-way beyond the date specified in the permit unless such person:
A. Makes a supplementary application for another right-of-way permit before the expiration of the initial permit; and
B. A new permit or permit extension is issued.
3. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person shall occupy any portion of the right-of-way for the purpose of providing ongoing utility services on other than a temporary basis as provided in an obstruction permit or excavation permit, without first obtaining a franchise, license, written permission or lease from the City, or a franchise from the Iowa Utilities Board under Code of Iowa § 477A.3.