It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, erect, operate, maintain or permit to exist any gasoline pump, gasoline storage reservoir, oil pump, oil storage reservoir, tire repair rack, tire tools or equipment, water hose connection, storage reservoir inlet or outlet, compressed air hose connection or housing for same, any mercantile business, or any tools, stand, equipment, or appurtenances thereof, or radio aerials, poles, or wires therefor, whether permanent or temporary, or any other obstruction, upon any part of any public street, alley, boulevard, parkway, sidewalk, curbing, or parking within the City. (1991 Code § 19-3; amd. 2007 Code)