Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful in the city for any person to leave, or cause to be placed, any personal property upon any sidewalk, gutter, alley or street of the city, whether or not such property upon any sidewalk, gutter, alley or street of the city constitutes merchandise of any store, without first obtaining a city permit. The “personal property referred to in this section includes, but is not limited to, produce, merchandise, store boxes, store substances, or materials, signs or any other object or implement of any class, kind or character. This section shall not be construed to prohibit parking of automobiles where other wise allowed. (Ord. 929 (part), 1982: prior code § 6801)