Plans for the construction or erection of a structure or fixture, exclusive of a drop awning, over any sidewalk area shall be submitted to the Building Inspector and his approval thereof obtained before the work of construction or erection is begun. No such plan shall be approved unless the following minimum requirements are met:
(A) All projections on the street side of a structure shall be at least 18 inches from the traffic face of the curb.
(B) The minimum clearance from the finished grade of the sidewalk to any part of an overhead structure shall be ten feet, excluding any horizontal supports, which shall not be less than eight feet, six inches from the finished grade of the sidewalk.
(C) Signs placed under the deck of all structures shall have a minimum clearance of nine feet from the finished grade of the sidewalk.
(D) Column spacing shall vary from 18 feet to 25 feet to conform to spacing of parking spaces, water meters and fire hydrants.
(E) Roof drainage shall be provided with all downspouts emptying through the curb to existing gutters.
(F) The top of all foundations shall be at least six inches below the finished grade of the sidewalk.
(G) Repairs to sidewalk or necessary new sidewalk shall be constructed at cost to abutting property owners.
(H) Abutting property owners shall be responsible for the maintenance of the structure and keep the roof or deck clear from all rubbish and trash.
(I) All structure materials, including roof and deck, shall be noncombustible. A flat roof or deck shall be designed by a licensed architect or engineer to support a live load of at least 40 pounds per square foot.
('69 Code, § 19-17) (Ord. passed 7-8-65; Am. Ord., passed 3-4-66)