(A) It shall be unlawful to make any excavation in or tunnel under any public street, alley, sidewalk or other public place in the city without having first secured a permit therefor. Applications for such permits shall be made to the City Clerk and shall specify the intended location and purpose of the excavation.
(B) No person shall make any such excavation or tunnel without first having secured and furnished the city with a copy of or certificate of a bond or policy in an amount to be approved by the City Council conditioned to indemnify and hold the city harmless from any loss, damage or liability resulting from the work done or any acts or omissions in connection therewith.
(C) Any such person making any such excavation shall refill the same property and shall restore the surface to its condition before the excavation was made, as soon as possible.
(D) All such excavations, refills and resurfacing shall be made subject to the supervision and under the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works.
(Prior Code, § 9-1-16) Penalty, see § 10.99