COMMERCIAL ENCROACHMENT: An encroachment within the public right-of-way which contributes to or supports a commercial venture. Encroachments by properties with five (5) or more units and/or which require a business license for normal operation are considered commercial encroachments.
ENCROACHMENT: A physical improvement located under, upon or above a street, highway or other public right-of-way.
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY: Land or property, usually in a strip, including all land up to and abutting privately owned land on either side of the transportation corridor. Unless otherwise determined, the City has appropriate legal interests in the public right-of-way to grant or permit encroachment and issue appropriate documents for private or other public use of such land. (2019 Compilation)