When wires erected or conduits, mains or other appliances laid or constructed under this chapter, or which may have been erected, laid or constructed prior to the adoption of this chapter, interfere in any way with the use, improvement or alteration of any street, alley, lane, park or other public place by the City, or with the public safety in the use thereof, Council may direct the removal of the same or such alteration in relation thereto as will obviate or prevent such interference. Failure to so remove or alter the same shall be considered a violation of this chapter.
(1979 Code Sec. 13.28.150)