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Title 17G
Chapter 17G.010
Section 17G.010.160
 

Title 17G Administration and Procedures

Chapter 17G.010 Building and Construction Permits

Section 17G.010.160 Application for Approval of Encroachment

  1. When a structure or part thereof or appendage thereto, such as footings, balconies, marquees, awnings and architectural projections, is to project into, above, or below the right of way of any public way, the applicant shall conspicuously show the encroachment on the plans and specifications of the building permit application so as to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of chapter 32 IBC.

  2. Any person who proposes to install any opening in a public sidewalk, such as an elevator or other structure with a door which opens vertically to the sidewalk, must make written application to the City Engineer. The applicant shall furnish complete details of the construction and installation, including specifications for the door, hatch or other covering, and drawings showing the precise location of the opening with reference to the curbline, building line and existing utility lines and facilities.

  3. A property owner proposing to use such portion of the right-of-way of a public street or alley as is not used or needed presently or in the foreseeable future for public travel, for the purposes of constructing, installing or planting fences, hedges or similar improvements, shall make application to the Development Services Center in the form of an acknowledged agreement whereby the property owner covenants to remove the encroachment and restore the property to its former condition upon thirty days’ notice by the City. Any department reviewing the application may require the applicant to furnish a plot plan, plans and specifications, or other data required to properly evaluate the proposal.

Date Passed: Monday, January 11, 2016

Effective Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2016

ORD C35342 Section 2