CHAPTER 8
AWNINGS AND MARQUEES

SECTION:

8-8-1: Compliance Required

8-8-2: Permit; Fee

8-8-3: Investigation On Application

8-8-4: Record Of Permits

8-8-5: Noncombustible Materials

8-8-6: Movable Awnings, Specifications

8-8-7: Distance Over Sidewalk

8-8-8: Maintenance

8-8-9: Noncomplying Awnings

8-8-10: Enforcement

8-8-11: Violation; Penalty

8-8-1: COMPLIANCE REQUIRED:

It shall be unlawful to erect or maintain any awning or marquee, or other covering over any sidewalk or over any portion of a sidewalk within the corporate limits of the city, except as provided in this chapter. (1974 Code § 3-1001)

8-8-2: PERMIT; FEE:

   A.   Permit Required: Any person, firm or corporation desiring to erect or repair an awning or marquee over any of the sidewalks, streets or alleys within the city limits, shall file an application with the city clerk-treasurer for a permit for such construction or repair, together with plans and specifications covering the said proposed construction or repair. (1974 Code § 3-1005)

   B.   Permit Fee: If the building inspector has approved the application, a permit shall be issued to the applicant. Upon issuance of the permit, the applicant shall pay to the city clerk-treasurer a permit fee in an amount as is set forth by resolution of the city council adopted pursuant to subsection 8-2-3B of this title. (1974 Code § 3-1007)

8-8-3: INVESTIGATION ON APPLICATION:

The city clerk-treasurer shall deliver said application to the building inspector for his investigation and recommendation. The building inspector shall return the application to the city clerk-treasurer within a period of seven (7) days after delivery of the same to him, with his approval or disapproval indicated on the same, and, if disapproved, the reason for such action; provided, that approval can only be given if the proposed awning or marquee comes within the provisions of this chapter. (1974 Code § 3-1006)

8-8-4: RECORD OF PERMITS:

It shall be the duty of the city clerk-treasurer to keep a record of all permits issued under the provisions of this chapter. (1974 Code § 3-1009)

8-8-5: NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS:

The frame of any awning or marquee maintained or erected over any sidewalk within the corporate limits of the city shall be constructed of noncombustible materials only. (1974 Code § 3-1002; amd. 2010 Code)

8-8-6: MOVABLE AWNINGS, SPECIFICATIONS:

All movable awnings shall comply to the specifications for materials, design and construction contained in the international building code. Awnings against the first or grade story of the building shall be supported upon arms so as to permit the awning to be folded or rolled compact against the building. (1974 Code § 3-1003; amd. 2010 Code)

8-8-7: DISTANCE OVER SIDEWALK:

Awnings may extend over the sidewalk portion of a public street a distance equal to two-thirds (2/3) of the width of the walk, but not closer than two feet (2') from a vertical line measured from the adjoining street curb. Every such awning frame shall not be less than eight feet (8') above the sidewalk immediately below, and that any fringe attached to such awning shall not be less than seven feet (7') from the sidewalk level immediately below. (1974 Code § 3-1004)