It is the express policy of the city to minimize the frequency and extent of construction activities in the public way, and to more effectively control and manage construction activities in the public way, for the purpose of: a) minimizing the disruption of traffic, b) protecting the city's investment in its infrastructure by preserving the serviceable life of its streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters and other improvements, c) promoting the efficient flow of traffic, and d) generally promoting the public safety and welfare of the residents of, and visitors to, the city. Accordingly, all construction and excavation in, and obstruction of, the public way shall be subject to the procedures and requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 70-99 § 1, 1999)