A right-of-way use permit shall not be required in advance of work performed in the rights-of-way in responses to emergencies such as gas leaks, down lines, or similar emergencies, provided that the City shall be notified by the responding utility or contractor by telephone as soon as practicable following onset of an emergency. Nothing herein shall relieve a responding utility or contractor from the requirement to obtain a right-of-way use permit and to comply with all standards and procedures after beginning emergency work in the right-of-way.

Permits shall not be required for work performed by City maintenance crews, or contractors working for the City.

The City Engineer shall have authority to reduce or waive permit requirements when it is determined that the work being done is “minor repair or construction” as defined herein.