Chapter 12.08
OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
Sections:
12.08.020 Special permits authorized when – Conditions.
12.08.030 City rights not limited by provisions.
12.08.040 Enforcement authority.
12.08.010 Enforcement.
Any person, association or corporation that places any container, merchandise, stand, permanent or temporary structure, or any other object upon, beside, or over any street or sidewalk so as to interfere with the free flow of traffic without having first obtained a permit to do so, shall be subject to the enforcement provisions contained in MVMC Title 19, Code Enforcement, as it is currently written or as it may be amended in the future. (Ord. 3600 § 3, 2013).
12.08.020 Special permits authorized when – Conditions.
The street committee of the city council is authorized to grant special permits for the occupancy of any street within the corporate limits of the city with any type of building material when the same may be necessary to be used for the construction or repair of buildings or other property. However, the same shall not take up more space than is necessary and construction and repair shall proceed as rapidly as possible. (Ord. 1748 § 2, 1974).
12.08.030 City rights not limited by provisions.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting the city from enjoining the obstruction of or encroachment upon any street or sidewalk or other public place in the city, or the right of the city to seek a writ for the removal of any such encroachment or obstruction which is now or may hereafter be authorized by the general laws of the state of Washington. (Ord. 1748 § 3, 1974).
12.08.040 Enforcement authority.
The chief of police or director, as defined within MVMC 19.05.030 as it is currently written or as it may be amended in the future, is authorized and directed to enforce this chapter. (Ord. 3600 § 4, 2013).