In the event of damage being done by or in the course of the removal of any building, as provided for in this chapter, to any fence, tree, pavement, street or sidewalk, or to any pole or wire, the person removing the building and causing the damage shall immediately repair or replace the damage so done, and in the event that repair or replacement cannot be made, then the city may, at its option, cause the damage to be repaired and the person who secured the permit for such removal, or who caused such damage, shall be liable for all the costs of such repairs. (Ord. 185 NCS §9; prior code §21.49.)