(A) If the location or proposed location of any element of a public or private utility system is in a public right of way; then, the consent of the municipality, evidenced by the issuance by the municipality of a Revocable Street Privilege Permit in accordance with this chapter, must be obtained by that utility service provider before the construction, demolition or removal of any element of the utility system is permitted or any excavation by that utility service provider in the public right of way is permitted.
(B) This chapter does not require any utility service provider that, as of June 26, 2000, occupies, or has obtained the consent of the municipality to occupy, a public right of way in the municipality, to apply for additional or continued consent of the municipality as to any existing lines, poles, pipes, conduits, ducts, equipment, and related appurtenances and facilities that are in place on June 26, 2000.
(Ord. 2000-06, passed 7-6-00)