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136.15       DEFACING.
It is unlawful for a person to scatter or place any paste, paint or writing on any sidewalk.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 716.1)
136.16       DEBRIS ON SIDEWALKS.
It is unlawful for a person to throw or deposit on any sidewalk any glass, nails, glass bottle, tacks, wire, cans, trash, garbage, rubbish, litter, offal, or any other debris, or any substance likely to injure any person, animal or vehicle.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12 [2])
136.17       MERCHANDISE DISPLAY.
It is unlawful for a person to place upon or above any sidewalk, any goods or merchandise for sale or for display in such a manner as to interfere with the free and uninterrupted passage of pedestrians on the sidewalk; in no case shall more than forty (40) inches of the sidewalk next to the building be occupied for such purposes. The provisions of this section do not apply to any City-wide, sanctioned event or to any individual event provided a permit for the individual event is obtained from the Police Department.
136.18       SALES STANDS.
It is unlawful for a person to erect or keep any vending machine or stand for the sale of fruit, vegetables or other substances or commodities on any sidewalk without first obtaining a written permit from the Police Department. The provisions of this section do not apply to any City-wide, sanctioned event.