(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to do any construction or repair work involving the tearing up and re-laying of any street or sidewalk or any part thereof, or to obstruct, dig up, or in any way disturb any street or sidewalk or part thereof without first procuring a permit authorizing the work from the City Building and Zoning Administrator. The permit herein provided for shall be issued under the conditions prescribed by the City Council. It shall accurately describe the portion of the street or sidewalk or other area to be affected and shall make provisions for the replacement of that part of the street or sidewalk which is to be replaced so that it is in the same condition as when disturbed and shall state a definite time within which the permit shall be operative.
(B) As a condition precedent to the issuance of any permit, a cash or surety bond must be posted by the applicant to assure a good and workman-like performance of the repair work. The amount of the cash or surety bond shall be established by the City Council or by the city Building and Zoning Administrator, pursuant to regulations set by the City council and shall be in sufficient amount to insure the restoration of the city street or sidewalk or any part thereof to the same condition that existed prior to the excavation, construction, or alteration. This shall be done in accordance with specifications rendered by the City Council or an official designated by the City Council. As an alternative to the provisions of a surety bond, the person applying for the permit may provide for the deposit of equivalent cash in an escrow account with the city.
(Ord. 40, passed 2-19-76) Penalty, see § 10.99