A. Nuisance Declared: Any obstruction or encroachment in any manner, in whole or in part or at all, upon or over any street, alley, sidewalk, court, public park or grounds of the city, within the city, is hereby declared a public nuisance.
B. Exceptions: Except as provided in this subsection, it is unlawful for any person to obstruct or encroach in any manner, in whole or in part or at all, upon or over any street, alley, sidewalk, court, public park or grounds of the city, within the city, but the city council may permit:
1. Merchants, tradesmen and the proprietors of any established business or commercial enterprise the use of sidewalks and alleys for the receiving, shipping or delivery of goods, wares and merchandise; provided, however, such use does not exceed six (6) hours' duration, and a space of not less than six feet (6') of such sidewalk is kept clear for the free passage of pedestrians and the accommodation of the public.
2. Property owners the temporary use of sidewalks and alleys when making improvements to property.
Such permissible uses of the sidewalks and alleys shall be such as not to interfere with the free passage of pedestrians and traffic thereon. (Ord. 11, 8-16-1984)