(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person to obstruct or encumber, entirely
or in part, any portion of any public street, alley, sidewalk, or
public property in the city with any item, whether temporary or permanent,
including but not limited to lumber, boxes, firewood, posts, fences,
and vehicles, unless authorized by city ordinance.
(b)
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or terms of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined a sum in accordance with the general penalty provided in section 1.01.009 of this code for each offense, and each and every day such violation [shall continue] shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
(c)
In addition to the penalty provided above, in the event that any
person violates the provisions of this section, the city has the right
to remove any such obstruction or encumbrance. The costs, charges,
and expenses incurred by the city in the removal, storage, or disposal
of the obstruction or encumbrance (“the charges”) shall
be a charge to and personal liability of the violator and/or landowner.
(Ordinance 2002-01-02, sec. 1-1,
adopted 1/3/02; Ordinance adopting
2018 Code)
