(a) It is unlawful for any person to dig, break, excavate, use, occupy, tunnel, undermine, or in any way obstruct or disturb any public street, alley, sidewalk, highway, thoroughfare or other public place.

(b) It is unlawful for any person to fill in, place, leave or deposit in or upon any sidewalk or public place any article, material or thing whatsoever tending to obstruct, disturb or interfere with the free use of the public property without first obtaining a permit.

(c) In case of an emergency, when an immediate excavation may be necessary for the protection of life and property, it shall be as soon as possible reported to the city. The permit for the emergency work shall be obtained upon reporting.

(d) For the above described purposes, there is authorized the issuance of a nonutility right-of-way permit. The city administrator or his or her designee shall have the authority to administer the issuance of any of such permits. Issuance of any such permits shall be subject to insurance requirements, bond requirements, hold harmless agreements and other administrative details as determined by the city administrator.

(e) The city administrator or his or her designee shall require a permit holder to pay and maintain during the term of the permit all utility accounts, licenses, and fees and to adhere to other requirements of the permit, state, federal, or city law.

(f) The permit holder shall restore the public property to its prior condition as directed and determined by the city administrator.

(g) A fee shall be paid by the applicant pursuant to a resolution establishing a schedule of fees or a resolution establishing the fee for the permit issued. (Ord. 2032, § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 1879, § 1, 2012; Ord. 1004, § 1, 1990.)