In the event of any emergency in which a sewer, main, conduit or utility in or under any street breaks, bursts or otherwise is in such condition as to immediately endanger the property, life, health or safety of any individual, the person owning or controlling such sewer, main, conduit or utility, without first applying for and obtaining a permit under this chapter, shall immediately take proper emergency measures to cure or remedy the dangerous conditions for the protection of property, life, health and safety of individuals. However, such person owning or controlling such facility shall apply for a permit not later than the end of the next succeeding day during which the public works director’s office is open for business, and shall not proceed with permanent repairs without first obtaining a permit under this chapter. (Ord. 1633 § 1, 1996).