(a) Reasons for Regulating Canopy Structures. The use of temporary canopies, carports, and similar, portable and pre-manufactured structures has proliferated throughout the city. Such structures are inherently lightweight and unstable, rendering them capable of causing injury or damage during high winds. These structures are often placed in required setback areas or areas required to be unobstructed. Furthermore, these structures are often allowed to deteriorate and become unsightly, thereby detracting from the overall appearance of residential properties within the city. For these reasons, the city has deemed it appropriate to regulate the placement and use of canopy structures.
(b) Use and Maintenance of Portable Canopy or Tarp. No portable canopy or tarp shall be placed, maintained, installed, or located in or upon any parcel used for residential purposes, in any residential district of the city, except within an "approved area". For purposes of this section, "approved area" means and includes an area that is enclosed by a solid fence or other permanent structure on all sides, that is not less than six feet high, and not located within any required setback or other area of a parcel required to be unobstructed. Each portable canopy or tarp permitted by this section shall be securely anchored to the ground or other structure, in conformance with the building code of the city, so as to prevent movement during high winds.
(c) Penalty for Violation of Provisions. Violation of this section constitutes a misdemeanor and is punishable as provided in Chapter 1.08 of this Code. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to violate any provision, or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this section. Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation violating any provision of this section, or failing to comply with any of its requirements, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such person, firm, partnership or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during which any violation of this section is committed, continued, or permitted by such person, firm, partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable as provided in this section.
(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).