Letters and numbers in sidewalks.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-24-16
in effectSec. 12-24-16. - Letters and numbers in sidewalks.
It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to erect on, in or about any sidewalk, or to permit on, in or about any sidewalk adjacent to his or her premises, any character, device, letters or numbers of any material so constructed as to interfere with the free and safe use of any sidewalk. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person maintaining in any sidewalk any such character, device, letter or number to permit same to become slippery or otherwise dangerous to those using the sidewalk.
(Code 1967, § 36-118; Code 1985, § 34-131; Ord. No. 894, § 1, 4-6-1971)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT12STSIPUPL_CH12-24SIGE_S12-24-16LENUSIFetched: 10/28/2026
