§ 12.12.020 — Encroachment permit required-Except emergencies

12.12.020 Encroachment permit required-Except emergencies.

It is unlawful for any person to encroach within public rights-of-way or other city property without first obtaining an encroachment permit from the director and to comply with the requirements of the permit. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent any person maintaining any utility facilities in or under any right-of-way by virtue of any law, ordinance or permit, from encroaching in the public right-of-way as may be necessary for the preservation of life or property when the necessity arises, provided that the person shall notify the director within one day after the offices of the city are first opened subsequent to the encroachment. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this chapter, encroachments authorized by this section shall be subject to all fees and requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 2009-022 § 2)