§ 12.20.010   Encroachments within public rights-of-way, easements and public property.
   A.   Permits Required for Encroachment. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or cause to be erected any structure, or to place or maintain any vegetation and/or landscaping materials in public rights-of-way, on easements or on public property without first having obtained a revocable permit from the city authorizing the action.
   B.   Application and Fee Required.
      1.   Any person desiring to locate or maintain an encroachment within any public right-of-way, easement or public property shall submit an application to the Community Development Director (hereinafter referred to as Director). The application shall include a description of the proposed encroachment, a scale drawing describing the nature and extent of the encroachment and its relationship to adjoining properties. If the applicant is not the owner of the property, the owner of the property shall also sign the application as a co-applicant. The Director may require an actual survey to determine the exact location of any public or private improvements or significant vegetation.
      2.   A fee in the amount of $50 shall be paid at the time of the application. This fee may be changed by resolution of the City Council as needed.
(Ord. 1054, passed 9-6-2000)