§ 96-18. Nuisances.

A. 

An excavation or encroachment, as defined in Chapter 95, in, under, on or over any portion of a street without proper permit or permission as provided in this chapter shall constitute a public nuisance. The Director may perform such work and take such measures as he deems necessary to safeguard the public or to abate or remove such nuisance and properly restore the street. The person or persons making, causing or causing to be made said illegal excavation or encroachment shall be jointly and severally liable for the cost of such measures, and said amount may be recovered from said person or persons in a civil action by the City.

B. 

Any temporary pavement installed under a permit and not properly installed, maintained, replaced or kept in a good and safe condition, as provided by this chapter, and any work or activity performed under a permit and not properly protected and safe or not conducted in compliance with the permit or this chapter shall constitute a public nuisance created and maintained by the applicant.