[Adopted as Sec. 4-13 of the 1993 Revised
General Ordinances]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
A way or place, of whatsoever nature, open to the use of
the public as a matter of right for purposes of vehicular travel or,
in the case of a sidewalk, for pedestrian travel. The term "street"
shall include the legal right-of-way, including, but not limited to,
the cartway or traffic lanes, curb, the sidewalks, whether paved or
unpaved, and any grass lots or other grounds found within the legal
right-of-way of a street. The term "street" shall apply irrespective
of what it is called or formally named, whether alley, avenue, court,
road or otherwise. The term "street" shall also include, for the purposes
of this article, shopping centers, parking lots, parks, playgrounds,
public buildings and similar areas open to the use of the public.
No person shall place in any street or sidewalk
in the Township any article which would tend to obstruct the free
passage of pedestrians and vehicles along the streets or sidewalks.
The following are examples of items which tend to obstruct the free
passage of pedestrians and vehicles, but such enumeration is intended
to be typical only and shall not be construed to be exclusive, namely,
merchandise, signs, showcases, crates and barrels and other materials
or equipment used in connection with the operation of a trade or business.
This article shall not apply to the following:
A.
Obstructions caused by the loading or unloading of
merchandise or equipment to and from vehicles, provided this is done
in a manner which reduces the obstruction to the absolute minimum
which is necessary or unavoidable.
B.
Receptacles for garbage, ashes or refuse lawfully
placed on a sidewalk for collection.
C.
The space within three feet of the front line of any
dwelling, house, shop or other building if that space is appropriated
and used by the occupant or owner.
D.
Materials placed on a street or sidewalk in accordance
with permission granted by any other provision of this Code.
