The erection and/or placement of any structure in the public right-of-way or on city property by any person or group other than the city, Hennepin County, Metropolitan Council, the State of Minnesota, federal government or franchised utility shall be in accordance with chapter 28 of the Code. Exceptions to this provision include newsstands, USPS mail boxes, essential services, signs allowed under article 24 of this Appendix E, radio receivers and transmitters as an accessory use to essential services, and personal wireless communication antennas located on existing lattice electrical transmission towers, provided that the use and equipment comply with all applicable requirements of this Appendix E.

As a condition of approval for the erection or placement of a structure in the public right-of-way, or on city property by any party other than those specified above, the applicant shall be required to demonstrate a significant need for such structure placement and that it will not interfere or conflict with the public use and/or purpose of the right-of-way. Additionally, the applicant shall apply for a license agreement in accordance with chapter 28 of the Code with the city that holds harmless the city for any potential liability and shall demonstrate to the zoning administrator proof of adequate liability insurance.

The erection and/or placement of any structure in the public right-of-way or on city property shall be done in conformance with the provisions of the Code.

Any dirt, clay, sand, or other debris deposited on any public street, alley, roadway, or sidewalk as a result of work or construction performed pursuant to this Appendix E shall be removed at the end of each working day at the contractor's expense and to the satisfaction of the director of public works.