Every awning erected within the city shall be not less than or at least eight (8) feet above the pavement, and project not more than eight (8) feet from the building to which the same is attached. No awning shall be supported by posts erected on the pavement, or covered with wood or other solid material. It shall be unlawful to extend swinging signs from any building or to allow signs to project more than six (6) inches therefrom. This section shall not apply to electric signs where the same are erected not less than ten (10) feet above the pavement; further, the electric signs shall not be supported by posts erected on the pavement or street, nor extend beyond the pavement line, and shall not be solid in construction, nor shall any arm or part thereof be more than two (2) feet in width. No person shall erect such signs without first obtaining the permission of the City Council. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to supersede or negate any requirements of the Historical District Commission.
(1986 Code)