No sidewalk shall be obstructed in the course
of building operations without a special permit from the Director
of Public Works.
The use of streets for the storage of materials
in the process of construction or alteration of a building is prohibited
except that the Director of Public Works may grant a special permit
when the same will not unduly interfere with traffic and a bond with
sufficient sureties approved by the Director of Public Works and the
City Attorney is furnished to indemnify the city for any loss or damage
which may be incurred by reason of such use and occupation.
No construction or alteration operations shall
be carried on at the nighttime if the same are accompanied by loud
or annoying noises.
Whenever temporary roofs over sidewalks are
necessary for the protection of pedestrians, the following minimum
standards shall apply:
A. The roof shall be of sufficient strength and stability
to sustain safely the weight of materials, equipment and personnel
that may be placed thereon but not less than 300 pounds per square
foot of surface, and to withstand the shocks incident to the handling
of such materials and equipment or their preparation for use and accidental
jars from trucks passing or delivering materials.
B. When the roof is used for storage of material or for
the performance of work of any kind, substantial railings not less
than three feet high and solid toe boards not less than six inches
high shall be placed along the open sides and ends of the roof.
C. Such roof and supporting members shall be constructed
to afford unobstructed walkway for pedestrians, not less than eight
feet high and five feet wide.
D. Such roof shall remain in place until the building
is enclosed, or, in case of a demolition, until the building has been
reduced to 10 feet in height. If such is impracticable for any reason,
waiver shall be requested and obtained from the Director of Public
Works subject to such conditions as he shall establish.
[Amended by Ord. No. 81-27, eff. 9-2-1981]
A violation of any of the provisions of this
article shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 or by imprisonment
not exceeding 15 days, or by both said fine and imprisonment. Each
day any such violation shall continue shall constitute a separate
violation.