Awnings may be erected and maintained over windows in front of business houses along the public streets of the city, and the same and all attachments or devices used in attaching the same to the building or raising or lowering the same, must be at all times not less than seven (7) feet above the top of the sidewalk or the grade established therefor; and nothing in this section shall be interpreted to prohibit the painting and printing on such awnings, signs stating only the character of business done by the business house, together with the name of the person doing business therein; and no other advertising matter shall be permitted thereon.
('61 Code, § 20.13) (Ord. 42, passed - - )