The following parties shall be eligible to secure permits to cut or open streets, alleys, sidewalks or other public grounds:
A. Public Utility Corporations. Any public utility corporation having a franchise to operate in any street, alley, or other public grounds in the City.
B. Licensed Plumbers. Licensed plumbers bonded by the City.
C. City-owned Utility Departments. The water and light departments owned and operated by the City under the direction of the utility director.
D. Others Performing Services. Others performing services under contract for the City with approved surety bonds on file.
E. Persons Requesting Lowered Curbs. Any person requesting a lowered curb for a driveway entrance or parking area in back of a curb.