In order to establish, erect, construct, regulate and keep in good repair bridges, culverts and/or crossways used by each property owner as a means of ingress and egress by and between his property and the public thoroughfare of any nature, and to regulate the construction and use of the same, it is hereby directed that the cost of such construction, repair and upkeep shall be defrayed by the owners of the lot or part of lot or block fronting on the public thoroughfare. The cost of bridges, culverts and/or crossways constructed by the city shall be collected, if necessary, by the sale of the lot or part of lot or block on which it fronts, together with the cost of collection, in the same manner as is provided for construction and/or maintenance of sidewalks in the city. Said construction shall conform to specifications set out by the city superintendent or engineer, the purpose of which shall be to allow the free and unhindered movement of surface water in the drainage areas of the city.
(2002 Code, art. 3.1000)
(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct or encumber, in whole or in part, any portion of any public street, alleyway, sidewalk, or public property in the city with any item, whether temporary or permanent, including but not limited to: lumber, boxes, posts, fences, basketball goals, soccer goals, and skate ramps, unless expressly authorized by city ordinance or state law.
(b) 
In addition to the penalty provided for herein, if any person violates the provisions of this section, the city has the right to remove any such obstruction or encumbrance. Any costs, charges, and expenses incurred by the city in the removal, storage or disposal of the obstruction or encumbrance shall be a charge to and personal liability of the violator.
(Ordinance 2017-08-29 adopted 8/14/17)