(a) Definition.
A "fixed awning" as herein regulated means a rigid roof-like shelter attached to the exterior wall of a building or structure in an approved manner, and sloping and draining away from such wall.
(b) General Regulations. Fixed awnings when projecting beyond the property line shall comply with the regulations of this section. No such fixed awning shall project into a public right of way which is less than thirty feet in width.
(c) Length. There shall be no limitation on the length of a fixed awning.
(d) Projection. The projection of a fixed awning from the property line shall not exceed one-half the distance from such property line to the curb line but not more than six feet in any case. Where a sidewalk is less than twelve feet in width such awnings may project six feet, but not closer than two feet to the curb line.
(e) Clearance. There shall be not less than seven feet six inches in the clear between any point of a fixed awning and the sidewalk grade directly below.
(f) Construction and Design.
(1) Fixed awnings shall be constructed of noncombustible, rust-resistive materials except that glass or similar fragile material shall not be used in any part of such awnings.
(2) Fixed awnings shall be supported entirely by the building or structure to which they are attached.
(3) Fixed awnings shall be designed and supported to withstand snow and other loads of not less than twenty-five pounds per square foot and wind pressure of twenty pounds per square foot applied in any direction.
(4) Fixed awnings which are not constructed to permit the passage of rain or snow through open slots, slats or louvers in the roof thereof shall be provided with snow guards and with gutters and conductors draining to curb gutter or storm sewer.
(Ord. 130-15. Passed 3-31-15.)