For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
A. "Excavation" means the breaking or cutting of any street surface and the tunneling under any street. The digging of holes for the planting of trees, shrubs, or other plants upon the parkway of any street shall not constitute an excavation within the meaning of this chapter.
B. "Person responsible for excavation or street work" means the owner of the pipeline, facility, or structure which is installed or to be installed or is maintained in the public street, and also any person who is in possession of and is using the pipeline facility or structure. It shall also mean, where applicable, any person who the owner or possessor of any such pipeline, facility, or structure has engaged to perform any work thereof which requires an excavation in a street.
(Prior code § 12.04.010 (Ord. 487 § 28, 1960))