It is a unlawful to construct a sidewalk, curb and gutter, or roadway surfacing in any street or other public property in the city without a permit in writing from the City Engineer. Application for the permit shall be made on forms approved and provided by the city and shall sufficiently describe the contemplated improvements, the contemplated date of beginning of work and the length of time required to complete the same; provided that, no permit shall be required for any the improvement ordered installed by the Council under contract with the city. All applications shall contain an agreement by the applicant to be bound by this subchapter and, as to roadway and curb and gutter improvements, plans and specifications consistent with the provisions of this subchapter and good engineering practices shall also accompany the application. A permit from the city shall not relieve the holder from damages to the person or property of another caused by the work; provided that, no permit shall be required for any improvement installed as a part of a city project, or when the improvement is part of a building project for which plans have been submitted and for which a building permit has been issued.
(2002 Code, § 5.07) (Ord. 45, Second Series, effective 7-1-1974; Ord. 159, Third Series, effective 12-1-1987; Ord. 166, Third Series, effective 1-31-1988) Penalty, see § 151.999