Right-of-way
Definition
The public land a street, sidewalk and verge sit on. Placing a container on it generally needs a permit; your own driveway generally does not.
What else to know about right-of-way
The right-of-way often extends several feet past the curb onto what looks like your lawn. That strip is the reason a container "on the grass by the street" can still need a permit.
Related terms
- Occupancy permit — Municipal authorisation to place an object in the public right-of-way for a set period. The permit a street-placed container needs.