A. Pursuant to the home rule authority of the city of Des Plaines, the director of community and economic development is authorized to review applications for a license agreement and on a case by case basis grant such a permit for license agreement, if in his or her opinion, the city's health, safety, and welfare are not compromised by the proposed improvement.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the city may permit the conveyance of a license for an incorporeal hereditament or nonpossessory interest in the city right of way such as sidewalks, driveways or aprons adjacent to private property to the owner of such property. Such license shall be granted by the director of community and economic development of the city of Des Plaines and may permit the owner to construct and maintain special paving, mailboxes, landscaping, sprinkler systems and similar items in said city owned right of way. Such licenses shall not be issued as a matter of right, but shall be considered on a case by case basis. (Ord. M-72-05, 11-21-2005)