Title 12 Public Ways and Property
Chapter 12.02 Obstruction, Encroachment of Public Ways
Article IV. Obstruction of Public Right-of-way
Section 12.02.0737 Obstruction of the Public Right of Way
- Owners and occupants of property within the City shall not obstruct the public right of way, hinder the normal flow of pedestrian or street traffic or render the public right of way unsafe. The creation of an obstruction is considered a nuisance pursuant to SMC 12.02.0208.
- The City may cause the removal or destruction of such obstruction of the public way by notice of violation and, as appropriate in each case:
- issuance of a class 1 civil infraction for the violation; or
- direct action by City forces or contract, the cost of which will be billed to the owner of the property or as a utility service to the property. Fees for abatement are contained in SMC 8.02.068.
Date Passed: Monday, December 2, 2013
Effective Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014
ORD C35063 Section 7
