(A) An excavation or encroachment may be made without first obtaining a permit for the repair or replacement of a facility previously installed or constructed only when necessary for the immediate protection or preservation of life or property, and provided the permit shall be obtained on the first business day thereafter, and further provided that the excavation or encroachment is made in a manner which fully protects the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.
(B) A public utility which holds a franchise issued by the city or state which authorizes the use of the city streets for infrastructure shall not be required to obtain a permit for routine maintenance operations in streets or easements. For the purpose of this section, routine maintenance shall be defined as isolated spot repairs which are not part of a larger coordinated project and are four square feet or four feet long, or smaller. This exception shall not relieve the permittee from notifying the city of the work being performed nor does it waive the right of the Director of Public Works to regulate the location of utilities and to resolve conflicts between the various users of the streets.
(C) The provisions of this chapter shall not be applicable to signs and other similar installations.
(Ord. 887-C.S., passed 8-6-19)