(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ENCROACHMENT. Any building, fence, sign or any other structure or object of any kind (with the exception of utilities and public road signs), which is placed, located or maintained in, on, under or over any portion of the roadway right-of-way.
ROADWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY. Those areas existing or acquired by dedication or by fee simple for highway purposes; also, the areas acquired by temporary easement during the time the easement is in effect.
(B) Encroachment prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or cause to be erected, to retain or cause to be retained, an encroachment (hereinabove defined), within the limits of the roadway right-of-way.
(C) Additional provisions. This section is intended to and shall be in addition to, all other ordinances, rules and regulations concerning encroachments and shall not be construed as repealing or rescinding any other ordinance or part of any ordinance unless in direct conflict therewith.
(1986 Code, § 7-1-1) (Ord. passed 12-13-1979)