§ 199-26. Awnings.

Awnings shall be as follows:

A. 

Construction. Awnings may be constructed of cloth, metal or plastic, provided that all frames and supports are made of metal.

B. 

Location. All awnings shall be constructed and erected so that the lowest portion thereof designed to be overhead shall be not less than eight feet above the surface of the covered area, and they shall not extend from the building toward a street beyond a point distant two feet, measured from the curbline of said street.

C. 

Erection. Every awning shall be securely attached to and supported by the building. Posts or columns beyond the building line shall not be permitted for folding or rolling awnings. All supporting framework shall be metal and designed to withstand a wind pressure as provided in § 199-4E.

D. 

Advertising. No advertising shall be placed on any awning.

E. 

Permits. Permits for all awnings shall be required as provided in § 199-3 of this chapter.