Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 12 — Streets and Sidewalks
Jackson Municipal Code Ch. 12.04 Excavations
Jackson Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Jackson
Cite as: Jackson Municipal Code Chapter 12.04 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 12.04.010. Permit required.¶
It is unlawful for any person to lay, construct, or maintain any pipes, drain or conduit across, along or on any city street or to make any excavation or cut or obstruction therein for such purpose, without first obtaining a permit to do so, in the manner provided in this chapter.
A. "Person" includes any firm, corporation or political subdivision.
B. "Obstruction" shall not be deemed to include poles or pole line appurtenances.
(Ord. 123 §1, 1928; Ord. 447 §2, 1980)
§ 12.04.020. Bond required.¶
When any person desires to tear up or disturb any part of any paved street in the city, he or she shall, in addition to procuring the permit provided for in Section 12.04.010, also give to the city a cash bond, in such amount as the city council may require, conditioned that the street where torn up or disturbed shall be placed in the same condition that it was in before being torn up or disturbed.
(Ord. 123 §2, 1928)
§ 12.04.030. Violation—Penalty.¶
The penalty for violations of this chapter shall be as prescribed in Section 1.20.010.
(Ord. 123 §3, 1928; Ord. 334 §2, 1973)
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