[Adopted 1-1-1982 as Sec. 3-10 of
the 1982 Recodification]
No person shall obstruct the free and lawful
passage of pedestrians and vehicles on the streets and sidewalks of
the Borough by placing thereon any goods, wares, merchandise or any
other article of trade or sale or in any other manner whatsoever.
This article shall not apply to the following:
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
or unavoidable.
B.
Receptacles for garbage, ashes or refuse lawfully
placed on or in sidewalk areas for collection.
C.
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.
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 reasonable notice to remove said obstruction.
