(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BURGLAR BARS. Any bars, cage, grill gate or similar device placed over windows, doors or other similar openings of a residential structure.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any owner or occupant of any residential structure or portion thereof to install or to permit the installation of any burglar bars over any window, door or similar opening in any residential structure without the use of a release device approved by the Building Department and Fire Department.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any owner or occupant of any business or commercial structure to install or to permit the installation of any burglar bars, except in accordance with the following:
(1) Any such device may not be installed on the outside of any structure, but only on the inside;
(2) Any such device may be installed only after being approved by the Building Department and the Fire Department, pursuant to a building permit issued prior to such installation; and
(3) Any device installed pursuant to this section must not be used to block any window or exit area during any time when the structure is occupied.
(Ord. 96-673, passed 3-28-1996; Ord. 04-858, passed 10-28-2004)