(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to make an excavation of any kind in or under the surface of any street in the city without having secured an excavation permit. An excavation permit shall also be required for any excavations for the installation or repair of sewers and water supply lines between the public right-of-way and any building provided with sewer or water service.
(B) Exception to this provision shall be made only for emergency as set out in § 97.012. The City Engineer shall have the authority to waive the permit requirement for minor repairs. Any work that requires a driveway permit shall not require an excavation permit.
(Ord. 5192, passed 11-16-2009)