Chapter 12.12
OBSTRUCTING STREETS

Sections:

12.12.010    Dumping garbage or refuse in alleys or streets unlawful.

12.12.020    Blocking alley or street unlawful.

12.12.030    Covering up water meter or connection unlawful.

12.12.040    Penalty for violations.

12.12.010 Dumping garbage or refuse in alleys or streets unlawful.

It is unlawful for any firm, corporation or person to dump garbage or refuse of any kind in alleys or streets within the city. (1958 Code § 6.48.010).

12.12.020 Blocking alley or street unlawful.

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to block any street or alley with any kind of matter so that vehicles shall not have free access to and fro through said alley; provided, that the city council, upon receipt of petition, upon motion, may allow the temporary blockage of an alley or street if it is for the purposes of a parade or other public events; provided further, that any blockage of any alley or street shall be clearly marked to alert traffic as to the blockage. (Ord. 1554 § 2, 1987; 1958 Code § 6.48.020).

12.12.030 Covering up water meter or connection unlawful.

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to cover up with anything at any time any water meter within the city so that it may not be easily read and easily reached. (Ord. 1554 § 3, 1987; 1958 Code § 6.48.030).

12.12.040 Penalty for violations.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished in accordance with Chapter 1.08 EMC. (Ord. 1554 § 3, 1987; Ord. 1079 § 2, 1973; 1958 Code § 6.48.040).