No person shall cut into, abut, or otherwise damage or excavate any road, street, sidewalk, or public place within the city, nor shall any structure or driveway which has been so placed, be changed or removed, except pursuant to a permit(s) as provided in this article. No road, street, sidewalk, drainage component, or public place shall be abutted, dug up, or excavated for placing driveways, pipes, sewers, poles, or for other purposes, and no trees shall be planted or removed or obstructions placed thereon without the written permit of the city, and then only in accordance with regulations and specification of the city.