(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) hereof, no obstructions, including but not limited to structures, fences, walls, sight screens, bricks, wood, landscape mounds or other building materials, shall be permitted in the public right of way.
(b) Nothwithstanding subsection (a) hereof, the following obstructions or improvements shall be permitted in the public right of way:
(1) Driveways;
(2) Special terrain treatments (such as plantings, landscape arrangements or ground contouring) and non-permanent structures only if:
A. Such special terrain treatments or non-permanent structures do not materially interfere with the public's use of such right of way; and
B. Approved by the Director of Public Service; or
(3) Permanent obstructions or improvements installed prior to June 1, 1987.
(c) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. Punishment shall be as provided in Section 698.02.
(d) No person shall allow any sign post or sign pole that is presently in the public right of way to remain in such right of way after December 31, 1987.
(Ord. 133-88. Passed 11-1-88.)