§ 34-173. Exceptions.

The prohibition of section 34-172 shall not apply to the following:

(1)

Signs or clocks attached to buildings which project no more than six feet from the face of such building and which do not extend below any point ten feet above the sidewalk, street, or alley.

(2)

Awnings now built and extending over any sidewalk at a height of less than six feet six inches above the sidewalk; all awnings hereafter erected over any public sidewalks shall be at least seven feet six inches at the lowest point above the sidewalk over which they extend.

(3)

Public utility encroachments duly authorized by state law or by the village board.

(4)

Goods, wares, merchandise or fixtures being loaded or unloaded which do not extend more than three feet on a sidewalk, provided such goods, wares, etc., do not remain thereon for more than three hours.

(5)

Temporary encroachments or obstructions authorized by permit under division 5 of this article, sections 34-201 through 34-205 pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 66.045.

(6)

Building materials for the period authorized by the village board which shall not obstruct more than one-half of the sidewalk or more than one-third of the traveled portion of the street, and which do not interfere with flow in the gutters.

(7)

Excavations and openings permitted under sections 34-113 through 34-144.

(Code 1984, § 4-2-5(b))