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The Town either owns or has an easement to the road right-of way, which extends 33 feet from the centerline on regular roads, and 60 feet from the center point on cul de sacs (keep in mind though that sometimes roads are not centered on their easements - one way to get an idea where the right-of-way ends is that any utility boxes or poles will always be in the right-of-way.) Work in the right of way (usually by utility companies to bury lines, etc.) requires a permit to be approved by the Town Board. The Highway Superintendent signs the approved permits. The fee is calculated on the application form, and a Town Board may add a deposit or engineering fees. There is a $20 service fee if it is invoiced after approval (although if they pay up front, they may still need to be billed for the deposit and/or engineering fees. Service fee would not apply in that case). Per TCG Ord. sec. 8.03, no one can put any obstructions in the road right-of-way, including rocks, planters, etc. We often see basketball hoops in the right-of-way, and have to send notices to have them moved before snow removal season starts. People putting those out there need to be aware that they are opening themselves up to liability if someone hits them.
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