It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to do, cause or permit any digging, cutting or excavation into or upon any street, alley, sidewalk, tree, public right-of-way or public place, or into or through any pavement thereon, except in compliance with the provisions of this subchapter.
('77 Code, § 17-28) (Ord. 206, passed 5-8-68; Am. Ord. 95-11, passed 9-18-95) Penalty, see § 96.99