§ 12.12.270. Excavations—Emergencies.  


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  • Nothing in this title relative to excavations shall be construed to prevent any person or permittee maintaining any pipe or conduit in any public street, alley or public place by virtue of any law, ordinance or permit, from making such excavation as may be necessary for the preservation of life or property when such necessity arises; provided that the person or permittee making such excavation shall obtain a permit on the next working day. The applicant for an emergency permit shall submit a written statement of the basis of the emergency action and describe the excavation performed and any work remaining to be performed.

    (Prior code § 6-2.17)

(Ord. No. 13300, § 1, 3-31-2015)