A. Definitions: As used in this section, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection:
ALLOWABLE LIMITATION: An encroachment now existing which does not extend into or invade or intrude into any way, alley or street of the City, a distance of more than eight inches (8"), or an encroachment made, after the effective date hereof, which does not extend into or invade or intrude into any way, alley or street of the City, a distance of more than four inches (4"); provided, that any such encroachment does not hamper public use of any such way, alley or street of the City.
ENCROACHMENT: Any fixture, construction or restriction, permanent or temporary, which intrudes into or invades any way, alley or street of the City, or encloses a portion of it, diminishing its width or area.
HAMPER: That which interferes with the free and unrestricted use of such way, alley, or street of the City. (1974 Code § 6-301)
B. Damage To Sidewalks: Every person who shall step or walk upon or otherwise mark or deface any part of the cement sidewalk, within the City, or who shall permit any dog, horse or other animal or animals owned by him or under his control to step or walk upon or otherwise mark or deface the said sidewalk, or any part thereof, before the same shall have become dry and have been cleared for use, shall be guilty of an infraction. (Ord. 991, 10-11-2018)
C. Violation; Penalty: Any person violating any of the provisions of this section, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this Code. (1974 Code § 6-303; amd. 2010 Code)