Right-of-way basics:
A public right-of-way is how the public travels within the City limits. Land within the right-of-way may be used for public streets, sidewalks, curbs, alleys, portions of driveways, public and private utilities, etc. Right-of-way width varies by location and often extends well into what appears to be private property.
Right-of-way is also where utilities run their lines, including power, water, sewer, cable, telephone, and fiber optic. Additionally, the City has utilities such as water, sewer, and stormwater located within the right-of-way.
Permanent utility easements may also exist within private property and can be obtained through a title report. Property owners are responsible for clearing obstructions in the right-of-way. These include overgrown private trees, plants, shrubs, grass or vegetation, and snow removal, extending from their front door to the curb.