(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, association, or company to place any personal property, of any nature whatsoever, upon the sidewalk space within the business district of the city.
(B) For the purposes of this section, the business district shall be defined as Broadway Street running from Cedar Street to Pierce Street and Main Street running from Hughson Street to Wayne Street. The foregoing shall not, however, apply to the following:
(1) The placement on the sidewalk space of vending machines in a manner which does not reasonably hinder foot traffic;
(2) The placement on the sidewalk space of items for seasonable or special sale in a manner which does not reasonably hinder foot traffic, provided that all such items must be removed from the sidewalk at the close of business or 9:00 p.m., Central Time, whichever is earlier;
(3) The placement on the sidewalk space of seat benches, decorative planters or trash receptacles in a manner which does not reasonably obstruct or hinder foot traffic; or
(4) The placement on the sidewalk space of items being loaded or unloaded for a period of time reasonably necessary to complete such loading or unloading which period of time shall not exceed two business hours.
(Ord. 604, passed 1-4-2000) Penalty, see § 10.99