A. Application: This chapter shall apply only to canopies and awnings which are over a public area or include advertising, language or symbols which direct attention to an object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business.
B. Height: All canopies and awnings shall be constructed and erected so that the lowest portion of the projecting frame shall be not less than seven feet six inches (7'6"), and the lowest portion of the extending skirt shall be not less than six feet eight inches (6'8"), above the grade of a public area.
C. Setback From Curb Line: No canopy or awning shall be closer than eighteen inches (18") to the curb of any adjacent street.
D. Width: No canopy shall extend more than two feet (2') from each side of the entrance of the building to which it is attached.
E. Advertising: No advertising shall be placed on any canopy or awning, except that the name of the owner and the business, industry or pursuit conducted within the premises may be painted or otherwise permanently placed thereon.
F. Permits: Permits for all canopies and awnings shall be required as provided for signs and all canopies and awnings shall be inspected as required for other signs which extend over a public area.
G. Insurance: Insurance requirements provided for in this chapter apply to canopies and awnings. (Ord. 93-485, 7-13-1993)