regulation of public right-of-way obstructions and encroachments

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 right-of-way obstructions and encroachments

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