It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, distribute, scatter, deposit, pass out, give away, circulate, deliver or place any handbills, circulars, posters, printed matter, advertising literature, advertising samples and devices, or similar material upon the public thoroughfares. Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize any person to obstruct the public thoroughfares or create any nuisance therein. These provisions shall not interfere with or prevent the posting of notices required by law to be posted.
(1985 Code, § 5.18.030)