§ 12-4-5. Street obstructions.

A.

It is unlawful to obstruct the public streets, alleyways or rights-of-way with boxes, barrels, or any other thing, or any kind of obstruction whatsoever, or permit trees, shrubs or other foliage to project into the street or alleyway so as to impair the vision or passage of motorists.

B.

It shall be a misdemeanor to place, or cause to be placed, any manner of buildings, erections, depositories, overhanging banners, temporary barriers marking off portions of streets, or other obstructions, with any sort of permanency for private use, benefit, or profit, upon any part or portion of the public grounds, thoroughfares, or passageways of the city, except for emergencies arising or repairs being made by city forces, without approval of the city treasurer, and issuance of a permit by the city treasurer, or his or her designee.

(Code 1967, § 36-5; Code 1985, § 34-5; Ord. No. 837, § 3, 1-12-1971; Ord. No. 4352, § 7, 8-15-1995)