(A) No person, firm or corporation shall obstruct or hinder the public use of any public streets, lanes, alleys, sidewalks, crossings or other similar public areas.
(B) However, any person, firm or corporation may apply to the Board of Public Works and Safety in the city for permission to place a temporary obstruction upon the public ways. The Board of Public Works and Safety shall be authorized to grant this permission upon any terms, conditions and limitations which it may see fit.
(1979 Code, § 97.30) (Ord. 1869, passed 11-9-1960) Penalty, see § 97.999