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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 5 — Public Welfare, Morals, and Conduct

Avalon Municipal Code Ch. 5-7 Obstructing Streets and Sidewalks

Avalon Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Avalon

Cite as: Avalon Municipal Code Chapter 5-7 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 5-7.01. Placing Merchandise on Streets and Sidewalks.

[§ 1, Ord. 85]

It shall be unlawful for any person to place, or cause to be placed, or to leave or to permit to be or remain upon any public street, sidewalk, alley, or other public place in the City any goods, wares, merchandise, boxes, barrels, handcarts, benches, seats, or any article or substance which shall obstruct the passage thereof.

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§ 5-7.02. Packing and Unpacking Merchandise on Streets and Sidewalks.

[§ 3, Ord. 85]

It shall be unlawful for any person to pack or unpack, or to cause or permit to be packed or unpacked, any goods, wares, or merchandise in or upon any public street or sidewalk in the City.

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§ 5-7.03. Exceptions from Provisions.

[§ 2, Ord. 85]

The provisions of § 5-7.01 of this chapter shall not apply to:

(a) Goods or merchandise in actual process of receipt, delivery, or removal;

(b) Building materials for use in work being actually carried on and for which permission has been obtained from the Council or Superintendent of Streets; and

(c) Any public necessity or convenience for which express permission has been obtained from the Council.

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