No person shall remove top soil, earth or sand, or engage in or carry on any excavating operation in the City, without first obtaining a permit therefor, which permits shall be issued by the Department of Engineering and Building. However, temporary excavations for building construction purposes, pursuant to a duly issued building permit, shall not be deemed to be excavations under this chapter. Further, agencies of government are not required to obtain permits under this chapter.
(Ord. 13. Passed 6-2-64.)