For the purpose of this chapter, "sidewalk" means all space or area between the property line of any lot and the outer curbline along the area used for street purposes, including any curbing, bulkheads, retaining walls or other works put for the protection of the sidewalk or of any parking strip.
(Ord. 1175 § 1, (1980); 1941 Code § 1351)
It is unlawful to place or cause to be placed upon any public way, street or sidewalk, or for the person owning, occupying or having control of any premises to suffer to remain upon the sidewalk next to such premises, anything which shall obstruct the free passage over any portion of such street or sidewalk.
(Ord. 1175 § 2, (1980); 1941 Code § 1350)
Section 10.32.020 shall not apply:
(a) 
To lighting fixtures or water hydrants erected by permission of the city council, or ornamental trees planted along the outer line of the sidewalk and within the curb and barriers for the protection of the same, and other trees maintained by the permission of the city council;
(b) 
To materials used in the construction or repair of any building during the existence of and subject to the terms of any permit issued by the building inspector;
(c) 
To receipt, delivery or removal of goods, wares or merchandise between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on the following morning;
(d) 
To merchandise displays, ornamental plantings, trash receptacles, privately maintained bicycle racks or other objects (excluding signs of any kind) for which an encroachment permit has been obtained pursuant to Chapter 12.10 of this code; or
(e) 
To any individual legally operating as a permitted sidewalk vendor, as defined and regulated by Chapter 6.25.
(Ord. 2008 § 6, (2023); Ord. 1175 § 3, (1980); 1941 Code § 1360)