§ 205.06 PUBLIC PROPERTY AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
   (A)   Coverage. The erection and/or placement of any structure in the public right-of-way or on city property by any person, or group other than the City of Center City, Chisago County, the State of Minnesota, federal government or franchised utility shall require the processing of a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 196 (Conditional Use Permits) of this title. Exceptions to this provision include newsstands, USPS mail boxes, essential services, signs allowed under Chapter 207 (Signs) of this title, radio receivers and transmitters as an accessory use to essential services, and personal wireless communication antennas located on existing lattice electrical transmission towers, provided that the use and equipment comply with all applicable requirements of this title.
   (B)   Liability. As a condition of approval for the erection or placement of a structure in the public right-of-way, or on city property by any party other than those specified above, the applicant shall be required to demonstrate a significant need for such structure placement and that it will not interfere or conflict with the public use and/or purpose of the right-of-way. Additionally, the applicant shall sign a contract with the city that holds harmless the city for any potential liability and shall demonstrate to the Zoning Administrator proof of adequate liability insurance.
   (C)   Compliance required. The erection and/or placement of any structure in the public right-of-way or on city property shall be done in conformance with the provisions of the City Code.
(Ord. 2011-06-07A, passed 6-7-2011)