(A) It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to cut pavements or excavate in a street or alley of the city without a permit issued by the Public Works Department.

(B) This section shall not apply to employees of the city or to work performed under a public improvement contract with the city, but shall apply to work performed by public utilities. (Ord. 08-82 § 1, 2008; Ord. 451 § 1, 1976; Prior Code § 9-108.)