§ 21-3. Obstruction of streets and sidewalks.

(a)

Except as specifically provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful to block, cause to be blocked, closed or in any way obstruct in such a fashion as to prevent the free and full use of city rights-of-way, streets, alleys, boulevards, sidewalks and thoroughfares, without first obtaining the permission of the city as prescribed by policy of the city council. This section shall not be construed to prevent persons from receiving and passing along, over and across such streets and rights-of-way any article or thing which may be necessary to so pass in the prosecution of their business when the same is done in a manner that will interfere with the full and free use of such street and right-of-way as little as may be necessary; provided further, that in any event, no obstructions shall be permitted to remain on city streets and rights-of-way longer than twenty-four (24) hours without first obtaining the permission of the city.

(b)

Right-of-way obstructions. No objects or materials other than trees, shrubs, mulch, or small gravel may be placed in the city's rights-of-way. The materials not allowed include: railroad ties, boards, landscape timbers, pottery, barrel planters, rocks larger than three-fourths (¾) inch in size, landscaping bricks and stone, and like items. These items interfere with the city's use of the area when required for utility work and road clearing operations. The City of Kirksville will begin enforcement of this paragraph (subsection 21-3(b)) on March 17, 2016.

(Code 1974, § 21-3; Ord. No. 11190, § 1, 6-5-95; Ord. No. 11977, § 1, 10-17-2011; Ord. No. 12149 , § 4, 3-16-2015)

State law reference

Authority of city to prohibit and prevent encroachments to streets, sidewalks and public places, RSMo. § 77.520.