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Staff outlines options for a no-encroachment policy as council weighs grandfathering and leases
Summary
City staff presented evidence of private encroachments into Clive's greenbelt and asked the council whether to adopt a strict no-encroachment policy or a phased approach allowing limited grandfathering, leases or licenses; council members signaled interest in a targeted public engagement plan and a staff-return with options.
Clive City staff introduced a planned encroachment policy after documenting repeated private use of city-owned greenbelt land.
Richard (parks staff) told the council staff had categorized encroachments into four types—simple mowing, semi-permanent landscaping (paths, rock work, fire pits), destructive alteration (cutting trees, regrading) and permanent attachments (fences, sheds). He said staff marks boundaries with galvanized posts and educational stickers and that roughly 80% of residents comply when asked to remove encroachments identified during park…
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