Any person who shall excavate in the paved portion of any public street, roadway, alley or sidewalk, shall obtain the approval of the director of public works that the backfill meets the requirements of this article, and shall then resurface such excavation in a manner and with material similar to that which was removed. Such resurfacing shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the director of public works. Such resurfacing may be performed by the excavator or his contractor or, at the request of such excavator, such resurfacing may be performed by the department of public works at the cost of such excavator.

(Code 1964, § 14.130)