8-1-1: EXCAVATIONS IN PUBLIC STREETS:
   A.   Removal Of Natural Soil; Permit Required: It shall be unlawful, within the corporate limits of the City, for any person to make any excavation in any of the public streets and alleys, and to disturb and remove from the surface of said streets and alleys any of the natural soil, dirt and earth belonging thereon, except as provided in this Section, and without first obtaining a license as provided for in Section 8-1-2 of this Chapter. (1977 Code § 12.02.010; amd. 2000 Code)
   B.   Improving Streets: Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent or to prohibit the use, working, grading and improving said streets and alleys as may be authorized by law, and ordinances of the City. (1977 Code § 12.02.020)
   C.   Penalty: Any person violating any of the provisions of this Section shall, upon conviction for each and every offense, be subject to penalty as provided in Section 1-4-1 of this Code. (1977 Code § 12.02.030; amd. 2000 Code)