The grantee of a franchise shall not commence any excavation work under the franchise until he shall have obtained such permit as may be required by any ordinances and regulations of the city governing excavations in and other work in and upon the public streets of the city, except in cases of emergency affecting public health, safety or welfare or the preservation of life or property, in which case the grantee shall apply for such permit not later than the next business day.
('64 Code, § 10-23) (Ord. 168, passed 2-9-61) Penalty, see § 10.97