A. It is unlawful for any person to make any excavation or encroachment in, under or over any road or other public place, including highway, alley, street, avenue, place, sidewalk, path, walk, park, plaza, boulevard or right-of-way or any other public place in the city whether or not currently improved, except in the manner and mode provided in this chapter. Work conducted by public utility companies within exclusive public utility easements is exempt from permit requirements under the terms of this chapter.

B. For purposes of this chapter, encroachments shall not include activities regulated as parades or special events pursuant to Chapter 5.80. Additional clarification of the application of these provisions to the use of tents or other enclosed structures in public parks are set forth in Chapter 12.20 (Park Regulations). (Ord. 1696 § 1, 2022; Ord. 1484 § 10, 2005; Ord. 1345 § 2, 1998: Ord. 1131 § 1 (part), 1989: prior code § 7310.2)