The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations to control encroachments into public places by requiring encroachment permits and to establish measures for the protection of life and property, including traffic and pedestrian safeguards. Additionally, this chapter regulates backfilling and resurfacing of excavations, prescribes application procedures for permit issuance, establishes bonding and liability requirements and prescribes penalties for violations of its provisions.
('61 Code, § 18.4) (Ord. 702, passed - - )