§ 21-1. Protection of public generally; damaging barriers.

When any street or sidewalk in the city is being improved, constructed or repaired, either by the city or by any contractor or private person, it shall be the duty of the city, contractor or private person, if it will be injurious to such work for persons, vehicles or animals to pass over the part of the street or sidewalk being improved, repaired or constructed, to rope off or barricade such parts of such street or sidewalk, so as to give notice that the same is being improved, repaired or constructed. When any street or sidewalk is so roped or barricaded, it shall be unlawful for any person to tear down or destroy such roping or barricades, or to walk, ride or drive upon such part of such street or sidewalk, or to place or drive any beast of burden or vehicle thereon.

(Code 1974, § 21-1)