[Adopted as Sec. 3-5 of the Revised General Ordinances]
No person shall place in any street or sidewalk in the Borough any article which would tend to obstruct the free passage of pedestrians and vehicles along the streets or sidewalks. The following are examples of items which tend to obstruct the free passage of pedestrians and vehicles, but this enumeration is intended to be typical only and shall not be construed to be exclusive: merchandise, signs, showcases, crates and barrels and other materials or equipment used in connection with the operation of a trade or business.
This article shall not apply to the following:
A. 
Obstructions, caused by the loading or unloading of merchandise or equipment to and from vehicles, provided that this is done in a manner which reduces the obstruction to the absolute minimum which is necessary or unavoidable.
B. 
Receptacles for garbage, ashes or refuse lawfully placed on a sidewalk for collection.
C. 
The space within three feet of the front line of any dwelling house, shop or other building if that space is appropriated and used by the occupant or owner.
D. 
Materials placed on a street or sidewalk in accordance with permission granted by any other provision of this Code.