§ 25-8. Buildings abutting on or encroaching on streets declared nuisance.  


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  • Any building or structure abutting or encroaching upon any public street, alley or sidewalk in the city is hereby declared to be a public nuisance against the welfare and safety of the public, and the owner, lessee or agent of the owner of any building allowing such building or structure to abut upon or encroach upon any public street, alley or sidewalk shall be held responsible and shall be punished as provided in section 1-6, and the nuisance may be abated by the city, subject to an exception wherein permission is granted to maintain said encroachment as provided in section 25-6.

(Code 1953, § 40-3; Ord. No. C-1416, § 1, 4-22-58)

Cross reference

Nuisances, Ch. 18.