5.30.020 Required for uses involving streets – Services defined.
It is unlawful, without first obtaining a permit therefor from the Director of Public Works or a franchise therefor from the City Council, or having a valid franchise heretofore granted by the City, for any Person or public utility, their agents or employees, to place, string, lay, erect, maintain, keep or use any pole, wire, pipe or equipment, in, on, upon, over or under any street, avenue, alley or public place in the City for any of the following uses or purposes, which are herein defined for the purpose of this chapter as “services”:
A. For transmitting electricity for light, heat, power communication, or for any other use or purpose;
B. For transporting or piping gas for light, heat, power, or for any other use or purpose;
C. For a sewer for carrying sewage;
D. For water or carrying water, or for any other use, purpose or service whatever. (Ord. 1205 § 2, 1969; prior code § 27.702).