§ 16.38.340. Excavation permit—Prerequisite to commencement of work—Exceptions.  


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  • Where the provisions of Ordinance 3597, the highway permit ordinance codified in Division 1 of this Title 16, or the provisions of whatever superseding or supplementary ordinance shall be in force at the time, require the issuance of an excavation permit, the grantee shall not commence any excavation work under the franchise until it shall have obtained such permit, except in cases of emergency affecting public health, safety or welfare, or the preservation of life or property, in which case the grantee shall apply for such permit not later than the next business day.

(Ord. 7468 Art. 1 § 134, 1959.)