It shall be unlawful for any person to cut into or otherwise damage or excavate any street, sidewalk or public place within the city for the purpose of connecting property with water, sewer or gas lines thereunder or for any other purpose, except pursuant to a permit as provided by this subchapter.
(1991 Code, § 18-23) Penalty, see § 93.999
Statutory reference:
Authority of city to provide for the opening and excavation of streets, sidewalks and public places belonging to the city, and to regulate the conditions under which such openings may be made, see W.Va. Code § 8-12-5(2)