It shall be unlawful for any person in any way
to obstruct, encumber, occupy or consent to aid or abet the obstruction,
encumbrance or occupation of any part of any street, lane, alley,
sidewalk or public grounds in the Village, except so far as the same
shall be necessary for the erection or repair of a building or the
grading or improvement of a lot and only so long as shall be necessary
therefor, for the loading or unloading of vehicles and the removal
of their contents, provided always that a passageway shall at all
times be kept clear for travelers and pedestrians, and provided also
that all such obstructions shall be carefully and properly guarded
and lighted at all times during the night. No person shall otherwise
store or keep any property in any sidewalk or street in the Village
at night.
As used in this chapter, unless otherwise expressly
stated, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
A walk for pedestrians at the side of a street and in the
public right-of-way.
Any person violating any of the provisions of
this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine
not to exceed $250 or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 15 days,
or both, for each violation thereof.
