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208 firm, or corporation prior to commencing any such work if reasonably prac ti cable, provided further, however, in case of any emergency or other unusual circumstances which makes the notices mentioned here- inbefore, or either of them, impossible or impracticable, then and in that event the said notices or notice, need not be given and the work may be done in the most reasonable manner under the circumstances that may then exist without any such notice being given prior thereto. Section III. Permit to Excavate: No person, firm or corporation, other than an authorized official or employee of the City of Colton, or other authorized governmental official, shall make ex- cavation., cut, or fill, in or upon, street or highway including the sidewalks thereof;, for the installation, repai r or removal of any pipe, conduit, duct or tunnel or for any other purpose whatsoever other than the normal planting of grass, trees, or shrubs or the normal installa- tion of poles and anchors serving overhead utility lines, unless and until a permit shall first have been issued to such person, firm or corporation by the Superintendent of Streets of the City of Colton authorizing the same, provided, however, public utility corporation operating within the limits of said city may in case of an emergency make any such necessary excavation, cut or fill, provided and applica- tion for a permit shall be made within twenty four hours thereafter, and provided ffu ch work is in compliance with all law in effect at the time in reference to same. Section IV. Application for Permit: All applications for permits mentioned hereinbefore shall be filed with the Superintendent of Streets of the City of Colton on the authori zed and approved forms rel ating thereto together with the required f iling f ee therefor as pro- vided by rules and regulations adopted by the City Council of the City of Colton. Section V. Excavation Plans:- Except in excavations, cuts or fill s, to be made to service connections and locating or repairing exi sting, underground installations, there shall be filed with each applicat i on a plan in duplicate , on a sheet 11 inches by 17 inches, with drawing using a minimum scale of one hundred f eet to an inch, showing the location, dimensions, and such other complete details of such contemplated, excavation, cut or fill as may be deemed necessary by the Superindent of Streets. Section VI. Evidence of Authority: There shall also be filed with each such application such evidence as may be deemed