A. Merchandise: It is unlawful for any person to place upon or permit to be placed upon the sidewalks, parkways, streets and alleys of the city any goods, wares, articles of merchandise or any other obstruction, and leave same thereon; or to use the same as a place to carry on a business or trade. (1988 Code § 14-103)
B. Improper Use: It is unlawful for any person to use or obstruct the sidewalks of the city in any manner so as to interfere unduly with pedestrian traffic thereon, or to use or obstruct the free use of streets, alleys and public ways of the city in any manner so as to interfere unduly with lawful traffic and parking thereon. (1988 Code § 14-104)
C. Water Flow: It is unlawful for any person to obstruct any street, sidewalk or alley by placing upon any driveway or other approach any obstruction or substance whatever that will obstruct or prevent the natural flow of water into the storm sewers or drains, or dam the same so as to back any water upon the streets, alleys, sidewalks or gutter. Any such obstruction is declared to be a public nuisance, which may be abated at any time by the city with or without notice to the owner or occupant, or abutting property owners. (1988 Code § 14-112)