[Amended 12-16-1999 by L.L. No. 2-2000; approved 1-3-2000]
No goods, wares, merchandise, junk or materials
of any kind and description and no signs, stands, cases or other devices
for advertising purposes or display of goods or otherwise shall be
placed in or upon any sidewalk or street, unless it is for temporary
purposes for the transportation of the same from one place to another,
in which case it shall not be so placed as to obstruct or interfere
with the proper use of sidewalk or street or for a longer time than
may be reasonably necessary, in which case written consent must first
be obtained of the Mayor of the City of Kingston or the Superintendent
of Public Works.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
CITY PROPERTY
Any real property in title of the City of Kingston or State
of New York, including, but not limited to, roadways, sidewalks and
medians.
[Added 9-1-1992; approved 9-2-1992]
SANDWICH SIGN
Any sign which stands independent of any means of support
other than its own structure located on City property for the purpose
of advertisement and information.
[Added 9-1-1992; approved 9-2-1992]
SIDEWALKS
The distance from the property line of any premises to the
curbline.
Any person, persons or corporation who violates
any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $50 or by imprisonment
not exceeding six months, or both.
This article shall be published twice in each
of the official papers of the City and shall take effect after such
publication.