No person shall construct any building or repair, alter or change any existing building in such a manner as to obstruct or interfere with the free usage of any sidewalk or street, or any part of that sidewalk or street. However, for the purposes of this section the words “OBSTRUCT” or “INTERFERE” shall be construed to mean any permanent encroachment or temporary encroachment across that part of the street line which separates or divides the sidewalk or street from the property of an abutting owner. When necessary, and in the discretion of the Chief of Police, a temporary obstruction or interference may be permitted upon such conditions as may be prescribed by the Chief of Police.
(Prior Code, § 96.12) Penalty, see § 10.99