(A) This section shall apply to all commercial districts with the following provisions.
(B) (1) Movable awnings of cloth supported on metal frames may project to street curb lines when lowered for use. No awnings shall be less than 7 feet above the level of the sidewalk. This includes the metal frame of the awning.
(2) No marquee or fixed awning shall be erected as to project over the street line, unless permission shall have been secured by the City Council.
(3) Every marquee or fixed awning shall have its framework constructed of products approved by the City Building Inspector and shall be so designed as to safely sustain a load of at least 50 pounds per superficial foot of its upper surface. Whenever glass is used as the roof of a marquee or fixed awning, it shall be wire glass and not less than 3/8 inch in thickness.
(4) In the case of roadway of any public street is widened hereinafter, all existing marquee, awnings, or fixed awnings extending or projecting over the street shall either be removed or brought into conformity with the requirements of this section.
(5) No marquee or fixed awning shall be less than 7 feet above the level of the sidewalk. Each marquee or fixed awning shall have rain gutters and drainpipe to direct rain or snow melt away from the street and sidewalk.
(6) No marquee or fixed awning may be supported by columns or posts that are located within the street.
(7) Where a marquee or fixed awning is to be supported by beams, columns, rod, or chain to the building, the marquee or fixed awning shall receive written approval from the City Building Official and shall be subject to a city building permit.
(Ord. 239, § 1011, passed 1-22-2000) Penalty, see § 10.99