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(A) All awnings and awning frames that do not conform to the provisions of this section shall be removed within five days of notice from the City Manager or Chief of Police. All awnings or awning frames maintained or erected on commercial buildings within the city shall be of iron, metal, wood or materials approved by the Building Inspector and shall be suspended from or attached to the building. The rigid portion of such awning shall not be less than eight feet from the ground level. No awning shall be constructed or maintained in a manner that the deepest extension thereof shall be nearer than one foot of the street curb line which extended upward perpendicularly.
(B) Fixed marquees on commercial buildings shall be constructed in a manner as to give a full clearance of not less than eight feet above the ground level and shall be so constructed that drainage will be provided by downspouts built against the supporting building and drained underneath the sidewalk or ground level. No marquee shall be constructed or maintained in a manner that the deepest extension thereof shall be nearer than one foot of the street curb line which extended upward perpendicularly.
('64 Code, § 25-14; Am. Ord., passed 1-23-90) Penalty, see § 10.99
It shall be unlawful for any person to spit or expectorate upon any sidewalk of the city or upon any paved walk within the railroad yard, court house square, or other public places, or upon the floor of any railway station or public building of any sort in the city.
('64 Code, § 17-33) Penalty, see § 10.99
It shall be unlawful for anyone to throw stones or other missiles, or to play at baseball or any other game of ball upon the streets of the city.
('64 Code, § 17-35) Penalty, see § 10.99
The congregating of persons on any of the sidewalks of the city whereby the same are obstructed is prohibited.
('64 Code, § 25-9) Penalty, see § 10.99
The owner of any building shall affix conspicuously on the front thereof a house number as may be assigned to the building by the City Manager. It shall be the duty of the City Manager to assign a number upon request of the owner, in accordance with the system now in use or which may hereafter be adopted relative to the assignment of the numbers.
('64 Code, § 25-17) Penalty, see § 10.99
Except as otherwise provided in this code, no person shall name any street or change the name of any street except upon consent of City Council, as indicated by resolution.
('64 Code, § 25-18) Penalty, see § 10.99
ENCROACHMENTS, EXCAVATIONS AND OBSTRUCTIONS
(A) Permit required; indemnification of city. It shall be unlawful for any person to encroach upon, excavate or obstruct any street or sidewalk of the city without a permit issued and approved by the Public Works Director. Any person who proposes to perform any activity which requires excavation, encroachment, the possibility of encroachment or temporary use, disruption or obstruction of any street, easement, public right-of-way or other property owned by or under the control of the city shall be required to obtain a permit before conducting such activity. As a condition for the issuance of such permit the permittee shall be required to execute a release and indemnity, on a form provided by the city, which will indemnify the city and its agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of or resulting from the permitted activity, whether such activity is conducted by the permittee or its agents, employees, contractors or subcontractors, and to comply with the requirements of § 98.25(B), if required to do so.
(B) Permanent encroachments. Permanent encroachments in business zones will require the additional approval of the City Manager. Permits seeking permanent changes to sidewalks which do not promote uniformity or are not consistent with redevelopment efforts shall not be issued.
(C) Removal of encroachments. All permanent encroachments shall continue in existence at the will of the city. In the event the city finds it necessary or desirable to remove the encroachment, it shall be removed by the permittee or its assigns upon 30 days written notice. Neither the city nor its agents shall be liable for damage or replacement of the encroachment under any circumstances.
(D) Outdoor cafes. To the extend the provisions of this section conflict with the provisions of Chapter 122 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the regulation of outdoor cafes (as defined in § 122.02), the provisions of Chapter 122 shall control.
(Ord. 01-002, passed 1-9-01; Am. Ord. 13-010, passed 5-14-13) Penalty, see § 10.99
It shall be unlawful for any person to allow any trench, ditch, or excavation in any street, sidewalk, or public place of the city to remain open between sunset and sunrise, unless that trench, ditch, or excavation has a sufficient number of lights properly displayed around it as danger signals to prevent accidents to persons or property.
('64 Code, § 25-11) Penalty, see § 10.99
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