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6.0210 PLACEMENT OF STRUCTURES ON CITY OWNED RIGHTS-OF-WAY
A. No person or entity shall permanently place or plant any material structure,
tree, shrub, bush, plant, vegetation, or any other item except grass or
vegetation less than twelve (12) inches in height into or on the ground on
any City-owned right-of-way without first having obtained permission from
the Board of Public Works.
B. An application for such permission shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall
be accompanied by plans and specifications for the proposed placement. The
Board of Public Works may require additional information it deems necessary.
C. The Board of Public Works shall, within a reasonable time, grant or deny the
application. Prior to granting the application, the Board of Public Works shall
make findings based upon the evidence that the standards herein prescribed are
being complied with.
No application shall be granted unless all of the following conditions have
been met:
1. The proposed structure meets or exceeds standards pertaining to
breakaway characteristics and vehicle crash standards as set forth in
the American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials (AASHTO) "Standard Specifications For Structural
Supports For Highway Signs, Luminaries, and Traffic Signals", as
amended.
2. The structure consists of new, natural, nonmetallic material except
that mailboxes may be metallic.
3. The structure complying with all other applicable laws, ordinances,
rules, and regulations.
4. The structure contains no written signs, symbols, pictures, or other
similar markings except that mailboxes may contain a name and
address.
5. The structure is not connected to electricity or other utility service.
6. The use of the structure will not be detrimental to, or endanger, the
public health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare.
7. The uses, values, and enjoyment of other property in the
neighborhood for purposes already permitted shall be in no
foreseeable manner substantially impaired or diminished by the
placement of said structure, and that it is compatible with the use of
adjacent land.
E. Such structures shall only be allowed on rights-of-way between the owner’s
property line and the street upon which it fronts.
F. The Board of Public Works may delegate any of its authority under this
Section to a City official it deems appropriate.
City of Marinette
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Code of Ordinances