§ 15-2. Scope of subtitle.

(a) In general.

This subtitle applies to any excavation on or in a public way by or on behalf of any public or private utility or any other person.

(b) Subtitle supplemental.

(1) The requirements of this subtitle are in addition to any other law, rule, regulation, or standard applicable to excavations, construction, maintenance, repair, or other work in a public way.

(2) Other applicable requirements include:

(i) obtaining and complying with the terms of any required franchise, minor privilege permit, developer's agreement, right of entry, or similar authority; and

(ii) notifying the City's One-Call System contractor for the marking of facilities, as required by the State Public Utility Companies Article, Title 12, Subtitle 1.

(c) No private rights granted.

(1) The issuance of a street-cut permit does not give any person any property right in or to the use of a public way.

(2) All permits issued and held under this subtitle are subject to the superior right of the City to control the use of public ways and to ensure the safe and orderly movement of traffic.