§ 17.02.212. Encroachment.  


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  • "Encroachment" means the advance or infringement of uses, plant growth, fill, excavation, buildings, permanent structures or development into a floodplain (or other area) which may impede or alter the flow capacity of a floodplain. Encroachment may also refer to the infringement or advance of a structure or use onto adjoining property, rights-of-way or yard.

(Ord. 97-4 § 6, 1997)