It is unlawful for any person to install, or cause to be installed, or to maintain any bench on or in any public right-of-way in the City without written permission from the Director of Public Works first being obtained by the person, firm or corporation desiring to install and maintain said bench. The City is exempt from the provisions of this section, and may install benches in the public rights-of-way at the discretion of the Council. (Ord. 1205 § 2, 1969; prior code § 27.1001).