It is unlawful for any person to obstruct any sidewalk, alley or street with any posts or columns of any nature, for the support of balconies, porches, awnings, billboards or signs except as provided herein.
All awnings shall be at an elevation of not less than seven feet, six inches, from the lowest part thereof, to the top of the sidewalk. A vertical hanging border not to exceed twelve (12) inches in width will be permitted. The projection of all awnings must be eighteen (18) inches closer to the building than the face line of the curb. Canvas awnings shall not be used on stationary awnings, except those awnings approved by the city engineer. Stationary awnings shall have metal or other noncombustible coverings and shall be constructed to support a live load of not less than twenty (20) pounds per square foot.
Porches and balconies may be permitted only after the city engineer has reviewed and approved a set of detailed, engineered drawings by an architect or engineer licensed by the state of Arizona and after consultation with the city development review board addressing concerns of public safety, building structural integrity, aesthetics, historical purposes, and any other concerns the board deems appropriate.
(Prior code § 21-6; Ord. 580 § 1, 1987; Ord. 587 § 1, 1988)