(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADJUSTABLE AWNING.
(a) Any entrance or window covering, constructed of wood and canvas, or metal and canvas, or constructed in whole or in part of other combustible material, projecting from the exterior surface of the wall of a building and capable of being raised or lowered by means of ropes or mechanical device.
(b) Every ADJUSTABLE AWNING constructed or placed over any sidewalk shall be at least seven feet above the sidewalk at its lowest point; provided that, a hanging border of canvas or similar material may drop vertically to a point not less than six feet six inches above the sidewalk.
CANOPY or MARQUEE. Any entrance or window covering constructed of metal, or metal and glass, or other non-combustible material, projecting from the exterior surface of the wall of a building.
(B) Application to adjustable awnings.
(1) No adjustable awning, as herein defined, shall project more than 15 feet from the exterior wall of a building into the public easement for street or sidewalk purposes, but in no event beyond the curb.
(2) Every adjustable awning constructed or placed over any sidewalk shall be at least seven feet above the sidewalk at its lowest point; provided that, a hanging border of canvas or similar material may drop vertically to a point not less than six feet six inches above the sidewalk.
(3) All adjustable awnings shall be supported without posts by iron brackets or by an iron frame firmly attached to the building so as to leave the sidewalk wholly unobstructed thereby.
(C) Fixed awnings. All of the rules and regulations with reference to adjustable awnings as appearing at division (B) above shall apply and be in force and effect as to fixed awnings; except that, fixed awnings may be supported by metal or other non-combustible posts or supports, but posts or supports shall be fastened adjacent to or on the curb, but the supports shall be removed in the event the fixed awning is removed.
(2002 Code, § 7.42) (Ord. 324, effective 11-20-1965; Ord. 49, Third Series, effective 1-1-1981; Ord. 71, Third Series, effective 8-15-1982; Ord. 104, Third Series, effective 5-30-1984; Ord. 104, Sixth Series, effective 5-12-2009; Ord. 112, Sixth Series, effective 10-15-2009; Ord. 76, Seventh Series, effective 1-6-2019; Ord. 83, Seventh Series, passed 5-20-2019) Penalty, see § 154.999