§ 16-5. Same—By merchants.

No person shall obstruct any of the streets or sidewalks in the town by placing thereon any boxes, merchandise or other things. This section shall not be construed to prevent merchants from making reasonable use of sidewalks when receiving or shipping goods, nor shall it prevent the use of three (3) feet of sidewalk space next to their stores for the display of goods, provided that no such display shall be made unless the entire sidewalk area is paved from the building or property line to the curbline and unless ample space is left on sidewalk for pedestrians.

(Code 1967, § 23-4)

State law reference

City's duty to keep public streets free from unnecessary obstructions, G.S. § 160A-296(a)(2).