§ 42-57. Obstruction, encumbrance by commercial establishments.

No occupant of any commercial establishment in the village shall use or occupy, or cause or allow to be used or occupied, the sidewalk opposite to and again [against] commercial establishments with any goods, wares or merchandise, or any signboard or other article whatsoever, obstructing the way or the view; or obstruct the passage upon the sidewalk by any encumbrances, encroachment or projection whatever, except as follows:

(1)

Operators of on premises food service establishments in the CS zoning district shall be permitted to place no more than two tables and four chairs on the sidewalk adjacent to their establishment provided they are placed in such a manner that will not unreasonably obstruct or interfere with pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk.

(2)

Operators of retail establishments in the CS zoning district shall be permitted to conduct outdoor "sidewalk sales" provided the sidewalk sales are conducted, and the merchandise is arranged in such a manner that will not unreasonably obstruct or interfere with pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk;

(3)

Sidewalks may be obstructed for the delivery of goods, however, on such occasions not more than one-half of the width of such sidewalk shall be occupied and the occupancy shall be limited to a period not longer than one hour at any one time.

(Code 1966, § 12-11; L.L. No. 6-2004, § 1, 9-13-04)

State law reference

Obstructions, Penal Law § 240.45(1).