SIGNS AND ENCROACHMENTS

§ 8-1-60 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   CURB LINE. The line at the face of the curb nearest to the street or roadway. In the absence of a curb, the CURB LINE shall be established by the city officials.

   ENCROACHMENTS. All private devices placed upon the public right-of-way, including devices which overhang or underlie the right-of-way.

(1992 Code, § 7-1-601)

§ 8-1-61 RESTRICTIONS.

   (A)   No private signs, eaves, marquees or similar devices shall encroach on the public rights-of-way in the city, except as provided in this subchapter, and then only by permit revocable on ten days’ notice issued by the city.

   (B)   No gainful private or commercial use of the public right-of-way will be allowed.

   (C)   Prohibited activities shall include non-emergency servicing of vehicles, parking or placing of portable advertising devices on the public right-of-way.

(1992 Code, § 7-1-602)

§ 8-1-62 PROJECTION AND CLEARANCE.

   The outermost portion of an overhanging device shall be at least two feet behind the face of the curb or, where there is no curb, from the shoulder of the roadway, and the lowest portion of an overhanging device shall be at least seven and one-half feet above the top of the curb, sidewalk or roadway shoulder elevation.

(1992 Code, § 7-1-603)