It is unlawful for any person to place, maintain or permit any permanent or temporary structure, mechanism, device, or other thing of any kind or character upon or in the sidewalk, parkway or other portion of the public way; except:
A. A mailbox (including any supporting structure) located in the parkway by the owner of the abutting property, provided:
1. It shall not be located within five feet (5') of a driveway approach, water meter, or fire hydrant;
2. It shall not exceed forty eight inches (48") in height or twenty four inches (24") in width;
3. No signage shall be placed on the mailbox, except for the address or name of the resident;
4. The owner of the abutting property shall be responsible for all care and maintenance of the mailbox or any damage resulting to or from the mailbox;
B. An encroachment approved by the mayor in accordance with section 7-4-2 of this title;
C. Utility structures of the city or utility structures authorized under franchise granted by the city and installed and maintained in accordance with city ordinance;
D. As otherwise specifically authorized in this code.
(1979 Code § 12.04.092; Ord. 97-83, 10-28-1997; amd. Ord. 97-92, 12-16-1997; Ord. 2005-44, 7-12-2005)