§ 15.32.010 — Permit—Required

15.32.010 - Permit—Required

It is unlawful for anyone to: (1) construct, maintain, or operate on, under, or over; the streets, alleys, or public places of the City; any railroad or streetcar tracks, pipes, ducts, utility tunnels, vaults, maintenance holes, poles, fixtures, wires, communication cabinets, or any other appurtenances necessary for the purpose of conducting any lawful business, either public or private; (2) go upon any public place to perform any work that will disturb the surface of the street, planting strip, sidewalk, or public place; or (3) occupy any area upon the surface or beneath the surface of the street, planting strip, sidewalk, or public place; without complying with all applicable ordinances and Director's Rules and obtaining a permit from the Director of Transportation, or as to park drives and boulevards, obtaining a permit from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation. This prohibition includes everyone, whether an individual or a corporation or association; whether acting as an individual or as employee or agent of another; and whether or not the person has a right under the Charter, any ordinance or franchise, or any other authority of law to conduct business within a public place.

(Ord. No. 124598, § 2, 2014; Ord. 118409 § 79, 1996; Ord. 117569, § 86, 1995; Ord. 115994, § 31, 1991; Ord. 96598, § 1, 1968; Ord. 90047, § 30(part), 1961.)