[Ord. No. 686 §1, 7-11-2013]
No person shall place or cause to be placed in or upon any street, sidewalk, alley, thoroughfare or other public place within the City any article whatsoever so as to obstruct or hinder the free passage of persons or vehicles over or along such street, alley, sidewalk, thoroughfare or public place; provided, however, that nothing in this Section shall be so construed as to prevent any merchant or tradesman from placing any package of merchandise, which he/she may be receiving or sending away, upon any sidewalk if the same does not occupy more than one-third (1/3) of the width thereof or remain thereon more than two (2) hours.