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)

8-8-8: MAINTENANCE:

Awnings and marquees shall be maintained in a good state of repair and kept clean. (1974 Code § 3-1010)

8-8-9: NONCOMPLYING AWNINGS:

   A.   Prohibited: It shall be unlawful to re-cover or make major repairs to any awning or frame that does not conform to this chapter. (1974 Code § 3-1011)

   B.   Unlawful Awnings To Be Removed: Any person, firm or corporation that shall construct any awning within the city limits out of defective material, or who shall cause, permit, suffer or allow such awning either as owner, agent or occupant to remain in an unsafe or insecure condition or from any cause so as to be dangerous to a passerby, shall remove the said awning within such time period as required by the building inspector. In no case shall an awning deemed to be dangerous to a passerby be allowed to remain in such condition for more than thirty (30) days. Any person, firm or corporation not removing an awning as required by the building inspector shall be deemed guilty of maintaining a nuisance. (1974 Code § 3-1012)