A. Indemnification: In consideration of the City permitting the maintenance of any sign, signboard or rigid canopy over any street, sidewalk, alley or other public way in the City, each person maintaining each overhanging sign, signboard or canopy shall indemnify the City for any loss or damage or liability that may result from the construction or maintenance of such sign, signboard or canopy. (Ord. 7158, 10-28-2009; amd. Ord. 7327, 10-24-2012, eff. 1-1-2013)
B. Construction Standards: All signs and canopies extending over any street, sidewalk, alley or other public place must be constructed in accordance with the Building Code and be securely fastened and constructed so that there will be no danger of the same being dislodged by ordinary winds or falling from other cause. (1961 Code § 3-29; amd. Ord. 7327, 10-24-2012, eff. 1-1-2013)
C. Height Above Walks: The lowest part of any sign, canopy or nonrigid awning, or any support thereof which extends over any public way shall be at least eight feet (8') above the level of the walk or public way over which it extends; but no such sign shall be maintained over any public way used by vehicles if any part of its support or of the sign is less than fifteen feet (15') above the level of such public way. (1961 Code § 3-30; amd. Ord. 7327, 10-24-2012, eff. 1-1-2013)
D. Inspection: It shall be the duty of the Director of Code Enforcement to inspect or cause to be inspected, every sign, canopy or awning which extends over any sidewalk, street, alley or other public way. If any such sign, canopy or awning is found to be insecurely fastened, or if such sign, canopy or awning is found to obstruct the view of any motorists or pedestrians of any traffic sign or signal, he shall report this fact to the owner or occupant of the premises on which it is fastened. If the condition of the sign is not corrected to comply with the provisions of this section within ten (10) days after such notice, it may be removed or torn down by the City on order of the City Council. (1961 Code § 3-31; amd. Ord. 4089, 4-14-1976; Ord. 7158, 10-28-2009; Ord. 7327, 10-24-2012, eff. 1-1-2013; Ord. 7664, 8-22-2018)