Any person constructing, reconstructing, removing or causing the construction, reconstruction or removal of walks, driveways or curb openings, shall at all times maintain free access to fire hydrants and no material or dirt shall be stacked, piled or placed within fifteen feet of any such fire hydrants. Such person shall protect all trees, lawns, shrubbery and other improvements from damage. Gutters shall at all times be kept free of dirt or debris.
Where it is necessary to place any material, debris or dirt on public property such material, debris or dirt shall be removed on the completion of the work and the surface restored to its previous condition. The Commissioner shall, if in his opinion it is necessary, require the person doing or causing such work to be done to seed or resod such part or parts of any lawn as he may deem necessary.
Any person performing any such work shall maintain such proper barricades, fences, signal lights or other protection as shall conform to applicable ordinances or safety regulations; and shall maintain access to private entrance walks and safe accommodations for pedestrian traffic, and shall as far as possible, maintain access to private driveways.
(1952 Code § 7-4-18)