§ 11.20.060. Unlawful to keep merchandise on sidewalk—Exception.

It is unlawful for any person to have, keep or maintain any merchandise, weighing machine, scales, slot machine, bicycle rack, advertising structure or device, or any object or structure tending to obstruct travel, on any portion of any sidewalk within the city, other than the portion of such sidewalk which is situated within twelve inches from the property line; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to merchandise while being received or while being shipped, if removed from the sidewalk as soon as possible; and provided further that the provisions of this section shall not apply to any person who has obtained the written approval of the city manager for display and sale of merchandise on a sidewalk. The city manager may approve such display and sale for a period of not over two days, subject to such reasonable conditions as he may establish for the promotion of public safety and free travel along the sidewalk.

(Ord. 586 § 1, 1986: Ord. 139 § 1, 1935: Ord. 70 § 6, 1922)