(a) Exceptions. The provisions of this section, except as to safety and location, do not apply to temporary tents erected for the purpose of providing shelter at a cemetery for a funeral.
(b) Location. No tent shall be erected or maintained within the Inner Fire Districts except with approval of the Mayor or designee. No tent shall be erected nearer than six (6) feet to a property line nor nearer than ten (10) feet to any building or structure, nor nearer to the street line than the building line as established by the Zoning Code.
(c) Authorization. Except as provided in subsection (a) hereof, no tent shall be erected or used unless approved by the Fire Chief or the Building Commissioner.
(d) Safety. Tents shall not be treated with any substance or preparation which would increase the rate of combustibility of the fabric. Tents shall not be erected or used when subject to overloading by sleet or snow.
(e) Fire Hazards. The ground occupied by a tent and the area within ten (10) feet of the tent shall be cleared and maintained free of all flammable or highly combustible material or vegetation. The provisions of this section shall not, subject to the approval and control of the Fire Chief, preclude the use of necessary food or other materials incident to the purpose of the tent.
(Ord. 141-1989. Passed 1-16-90; Ord. 153-2021.; Passed 12-6-21.)