No person shall obstruct the full, clear, and free passage of the entire width of the sidewalk on any street with anything whatever, but this section shall not be construed to prohibit merchants and others from occupying the sidewalk to an extent of three feet in front of their respective places of business for the purpose of displaying their goods, wares, and merchandising, or the necessary use of same for erecting or repairing building adjoining thereto.
(Ord. 1A-2001, passed 10-15-2001) Penalty, see § 153.99