It is the intent of the encroachment regulations to preserve the rural nature of the town and to leave the lot frontage strip portion of the public right-of-way safe, clear of obstacles and impervious surfaces, for drainage, parking, access and other similar uses. It is the intent of this chapter to clarify that it is the responsibility of adjoining property owners to maintain such areas. (Ord. 503 § 1 (part), 1999)