(A) Except as specifically provided in this section, no person shall place or maintain any item obstructing a sidewalk or alley that extends more than 36 inches into the public right-of-way.
(B) No person may obstruct any portion of a sidewalk, street, or alley with any building material in connection with the alteration or construction of buildings without first obtaining a permit from the City Recorder.
(C) If obstruction is permitted under division (B) above, not more than one-third of the street or alley shall be occupied or obstructed with material, and only in front of the property where the building is being altered or constructed.
(D) Any person who maintains an obstruction under division (B) above shall, upon request of the City Recorder, give written proof of carrying liability insurance to cover any hazard.
(E) If a permit is granted to allow obstruction, the person so obstructing shall maintain a substantial temporary sidewalk around construction. A guard railing and amber light as a danger signal shall be kept at each end of the obstruction during the hours between sunset to sunrise.
(F) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the display of goods and materials upon private property, nor shall it apply to persons receiving or discharging goods or merchandise across a sidewalk or alley in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances.
(Ord. 709, passed 3-9-2009) Penalty, see § 91.99