ordinance
regulation of public rights-of-way
May 11, 2026 · Alexandria, VA
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Summary
The proposed ordinance amends City Code Sections 5-2-16 and 5-2-29 to allow the City to more effectively regulate unauthorized placement of objects within the public right-of-way and unauthorized encroachments by creating civil penalties for violations of these two Code sections. City Code Section 5-2-16 regulates the placing or merchandise on or otherwise obstructing sidewalks and other public rights-of-way. City Code Section 5-2-29 generally prohibits encroachments into the right of way, with certain named exceptions.
Details
- Subject
- regulation of public rights-of-way
- Summary
- The proposed ordinance amends City Code Sections 5-2-16 and 5-2-29 to allow the City to more effectively regulate unauthorized placement of objects within the public right-of-way and unauthorized encroachments by creating civil penalties for violations of these two Code sections. City Code Section 5-2-16 regulates the placing or merchandise on or otherwise obstructing sidewalks and other public rights-of-way. City Code Section 5-2-29 generally prohibits encroachments into the right of way, with certain named exceptions.
- Action Type
- amend
- Vote Result
- passed
- Adoption Date
- 2026-05-16
- Enacting Body
- City Council