(A) For the purpose of this section, 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, 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) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect or cause to be erected, to retain or cause to be retained, an encroachment (herein above defined), within the limits of the roadway right-of-way.
(Ord. 2786, passed 6-8-92) Penalty, see § 97.999