§ 25-7. Building on or obstructing streets and sidewalks; temporary closing of streets.

(a)

Except as authorized by a permit issued pursuant to Article III of this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, build, construct, deposit or place upon or in any street or any place where the public has the right of passage any building, structure or obstruction of any kind whatsoever or to enclose any street, park or other public property without the express consent and permission of the city commission.

(b)

Streets, alleys and sidewalks which are under the jurisdiction of the city may be closed for a period of time not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours by order of the city manager. Only such rights-of-way which are not classified as within the jurisdiction of other governmental entitles or subject to separate agreements may be closed by the city manager. The city manager shall assure that vital public services and traffic safety are maintained during the street closure.

(Code 1953, § 40-2; Ord. No. C-83-123, § 1, 12-6-83; Ord. No. C-98-29, § 1, 5-19-98; Ord. No. C-05-14, § 1, 6-21-05 )

State law reference

Obstructing highway, F.S. § 861.01.