Awnings now erected or maintained or which shall hereafter be erected or maintained and which project over any part of the right of way shall be at an elevation not less than seven feet at the lowest part above the surface of the sidewalk and shall not project over such sidewalk more than three-quarters of the width of the sidewalk. Awnings shall be supported without posts, by metal brackets or proper hinges or pivots, with metal framework attached firmly to the buildings and the sidewalk shall be wholly unobstructed thereby. Provision must be made so that the awnings can be rolled or folded flat against the building, no part of the awning being less than seven feet above the surface of the sidewalk. No poster or means of advertising shall be attached on any awning so as to come nearer the surface of the walk than as provided in the City sign ordinance. (Ord. 110-1959. Passed 11-9-59.)