(A) Awnings over public areas shall be arranged without posts and shall provide a clearance of not less than seven feet from the sidewalk to the lowest point of the framework. No part of such awning cover, including any fringe, apron, skirt, valance, or drop, shall be less than seven feet above the surface of the sidewalk immediately below when the awning is lowered for use. No awning less than 13 feet above the street, alley, or sidewalk shall be closer to the vertical plane of the curb than two feet, and in no case shall any awning project from the face of the building more than eight feet. All awnings shall be covered with substantial material.
(B) All fixtures, such as lateral arms, center supports, gears and pin ends, shall be fastened to steel backing, where available, by drilling and bolting through from the back when possible, or by drilling, tapping, and fastening with not less than 3/8-inch machine bolts; where wood backing only is available, bolt through from the back, wherever possible, using large washers under the heads of the bolts, otherwise use lag screws from the front at least four inches long. When anchorage is to be made in brick, stone, or terra-cotta, approved expansion bolts shall be used. Lock washers shall be used on all bolts.
(C) Every awning shall be rolled or folded against the building except when serving as a protection from the sun, rain, snow, or other inclement weather.
(Ord. 29-1977, passed 10-17-77) Penalty, see § 150.999