This chapter shall be known and may be cited
as the "Streets and Public Places Ordinance of the City of Lackawanna,
New York."
The construction of all streets, sidewalks and
public ways within the City shall meet such specifications, standards
and requirements as may be established by the Council. All such construction
shall be under the direct supervision of the Department of Public
Works and the Chief Engineer.
No person shall move any building, part of a
building or oversize loads as specified in Vehicle and Traffic Law
§ 385 over, across or through any City street, lane or alley
except with written permission of the Chief Engineer. Every such permit
may designate the route to be traversed and contain any other restrictions
or conditions deemed necessary by the Chief Engineer. All permits
issued shall be revocable by the Chief Engineer at his or her discretion
without a hearing or the necessity of showing cause.
Canvas awnings supported by an iron framework
securely attached to the building in front of which said awning shall
be constructed or suspended, every part of which framework shall be
at least nine feet above and the inner portion of which shall be at
least 10 feet from the sidewalk, may be constructed to project over
the sidewalk not to exceed 10 feet. No sign or device whatever shall
extend beyond the street line.
[Added 6-2-2014]
No person shall park a vehicle on a sidewalk. No vehicle shall
be parked in a driveway in such a manner that the vehicle protrudes
on a sidewalk or a public street, highway or right-of-way.
No person shall dig in any street, lane, alley
or sidewalk, or carry away dirt, soil, plank, paving or any material
of which any street, lane, alley or sidewalk may be constructed, or
take up any paving or other material, except as permitted by ordinance
or resolution of the Council or to repair or build sidewalks.