A. The required fee(s) for engineering and permits required by this section shall be collected by the Director of Public Works or City Engineer. No permit shall be issued and no work in the public rights-of-way shall be permitted until the fees applicable under this section have been received by the Director of Public Works or City Engineer.

B. The state of California, or any of its political subdivisions, or any governmental agency shall file applications for permits and shall be issued permits as required by this section; provided, however, that no fees shall be required when the work is done by persons working directly for the state or agency.

C. A contractor working for the state, or any of its political subdivisions, or any governmental agency shall obtain a permit and pay the required permit fee(s). (Ord. 3508 § 7, 2021; Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2011 § 1, 1982; Ord. 1811 § 1, 1978; Ord. 1205 § 2, 1969; prior code § 27.305).