A. In General: The streets, alleys and sidewalks of the City shall be kept free and clear of all encumbrances and encroachments, and shall be for the use of the public and shall not be used or occupied in any way other than as provided in this Chapter.
B. Buildings:
1. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or place, or cause to be erected or placed, any building, fence, bridge, archway or any other structure or enclosure, extending into or across or encroaching upon any street, alley or sidewalk within the City without a written permit from the Mayor therefor; nor shall in any case encumber or obstruct more than one-third (1/3) of such street, alley or sidewalk; nor shall such obstruction continue in any case longer than may be necessary in the diligent erection of such building.
2. No person shall remove or cause to be removed any building through or along any street, alley or other public place within the City, without first having applied to and obtained the consent of the City Council, and such application shall be in writing and shall set forth the exact route proposed to be traversed in moving such building. Such building shall, upon such consent being given, be moved along the route mentioned in such application, and shall not be permitted to unnecessarily encumber any street, alley or other public place, for a longer time than may be necessary for its diligent removal, and such person shall promptly repair any damage thereby done to any street, alley, crossing, public ground, wires, building or other property.
C. Obstruction, Streets: It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct or cause to be obstructed any street or alley within the City with any goods, merchandise, fuel or other articles he may be receiving or delivering longer than may be necessary in the diligent removal of same, except as authorized by ordinance.
D. Obstruction, Sidewalks: It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct or cause to be obstructed more than three feet (3') of the outer edge of any sidewalk with any goods, merchandise, fuel or other articles he may be receiving or delivering; nor shall he permit the same to remain on any sidewalk longer than may be necessary for the diligent removal thereof, nor in any case to exceed twenty four (24) hours. (1994 Code)
Notes
| 1 | 2. See Chapter 3 of this Title for additional regulations concerning encroachments. |