§ 7-05 — Powers

7-05. Powers.

The said commissioner of public works shall have the exclusive power to grant permits, subject to such regulations and restrictions as may be prescribed by the ordinances of the city, for the moving of houses, along or across streets, alleys or walks, and to regulate the building of vaults under streets, alleys or sidewalks. No building material or other obstruction of any kind shall be placed on the streets, walks, or other public grounds of the city, without the written permit of said commissioner. He shall have power, subject to such ordinances as may be lawfully passed by the common council, to regulate and control the manner of using streets, alleys or walks, for laying down gas or water pipes and sewers, and to determine the location and depth thereof, and to cause the prompt repair in such time and manner as he shall direct, of streets, alleys and walks, whenever such pipes or sewers may be taken or altered. And in case any corporation or individual shall neglect to repair or restore to its former condition, any street, alley or sidewalk so excavated, taken up or altered, within the time and in the manner directed by said commissioner, the said commissioner shall cause the same to be done at the expense of such corporation or individual. (S. 20, Ch. 144, L. 1875.)