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§ 90.031 LOCATION OF TREES OR SHRUBBERY PLANTED ALONG SIDEWALKS.
   (A)   All trees or shrubbery planted along or upon the sidewalks of any public street in the city shall be set out in a straight line running parallel to the curb and at a distance of three feet from the outside line of the curb or sidewalk space.
   (B)   Any person who shall plant or set out trees or shrubbery or any owner who shall plant or set out any trees or shrubbery upon sidewalk space abutting his or her property in violation of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
(1998 Code, § 106-47) Penalty, see § 10.99
EXCAVATIONS
§ 90.045 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR STREET EXCAVATIONS.
   It shall be unlawful for any person to make any excavation or opening in any street, alley or public highway of the city without first having obtained a permit to do so.
(1998 Code, § 106-71) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 90.046 APPLICATION FOR STREET EXCAVATION PERMIT.
   The application for a permit to make any excavation or opening in any of the streets, alleys or public highways of the city shall be made to the Building Official, who shall grant the permit with the Director of Public Works’ and the City Engineer’s approval, and shall state clearly the name of the street or highway in which it is proposed to make an opening, the exact location in the highway wherein it is proposed to make the opening, the purpose of making the opening and the name of the person who proposes to make the excavation or opening.
(1998 Code, § 106-72)
§ 90.047 BOND REQUIRED FOR STREET EXCAVATIONS.
   When permits are requested to disturb, dig up or in any way obstruct any street or public place in the city, the Building Official may require from the applicant, before granting a permit, a cash bond, conditioned to secure the city against all loss, damage or injury of any kind which may result to the city by reason of the disturbance, digging up or obstruction of the street. The amount of the bond shall be as determined by the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer.
(1998 Code, § 106-73)
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