(A) It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to tunnel under or make any excavation in any street, alley or other public place in the city without having obtained a permit as required in this subchapter or without complying with the provisions of this subchapter or in violation of or variance from the terms of any such permit.
(B) The provisions of this subchapter related to securing permits shall not apply to officers or employees of the city engaged in doing work for the city, nor to persons or corporations doing work for the city under contract, nor to persons or corporations which are operating under a franchise or grant from the city if such franchise provides for the making of excavations and tunnels without securing a permit therefor.
(‘82 Code, § 12.06.010) (Ord. 751, passed - -80) Penalty, see § 92.999