[Adopted 11-24-1998 by Ord. No. 98-13 as Ch. 189, Art. II, of the 1998 Code]
This article shall not apply:
A. 
Where the obstruction is caused by the loading or unloading of goods, wares or merchandise to and from vehicles in such a manner as to cause a minimum of obstruction which is necessary and unavoidable.
B. 
To receptacles for garbage, ashes or refuse lawfully placed on or in sidewalk areas for collection.
C. 
To space within three feet of the front line of any dwelling, house, shop or other building, if such space is appropriated and used by the occupant or owner thereof.
D. 
To the lawful parking of motor vehicles in the street.
[Added 8-8-2000 by Ord. No. 00-22]
E. 
To construction equipment being used to improve or repair the property when said construction is in compliance with other sections of this Code.
[Added 8-8-2000 by Ord. No. 00-22]
[Amended 8-8-2000 by Ord. No. 00-22]
The Police Department is given full power and authority to prevent obstructions in violation of this article and to remove any such obstructions after giving to the owner of the premises abutting the area so obstructed a reasonable notice to remove said obstruction.