§ 5-1-9. Permission Necessary to Erect Entrances to Structures on Streets or Sidewalks; Cellar Grates Shall Not Extend Above Surface of Street.

No person shall make, erect, or maintain any stepping stone, hitching post, doorstep, portico, porch, entrance, or passageway to any cellar or basement or any other structure in or upon any street, lane, alley, or sidewalk in the City, without permission in writing from the Director of Public Works. No person shall suffer the platform or grate of the entrance passageway to his cellar or basement in any street, lane, alley or sidewalk, to rise above the even surface of such street, lane, alley or sidewalk, and every such entrance or passageway shall be kept at all times covered by suitable and substantial platform or grate, or in case it shall be kept open, it shall be guarded and protected by a sufficient railing on both sides thereof, at least two and one-half (2½) feet high, and well lighted at night. No person shall permit or suffer his drain in any street, lane, alley or sidewalk in the City to be or remain open or uncovered unless it shall be enclosed by a strong and safe curb, guard or fence.