Use for storage, display or sale of merchandise prohibited.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-24-10
in effectSec. 12-24-10. - Use for storage, display or sale of merchandise prohibited.
A. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, or a public or private agency, to use any part of any sidewalk between the private property line and curb or within a pedestrian/sidewalk easement for the storage of goods, merchandise or other material or for the purpose of displaying goods or articles for sale or barter, or for the parking of vehicles, or to place on the sidewalk any sign or device for advertising purposes.
B. It is unlawful for any person, or public or private agency, to rent, lease or let to another any portion of the sidewalks or walkways of the city for the purpose of selling fruits, vegetables, magazines, or any class of merchandise thereon.
(Code 1967, § 36-112; Code 1985, § 34-125; Ord. No. 894, § 1, 4-6-1971; Ord. No. 4196, § 1, 8-24-1993)
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_S12-24-10USSTDISAMEPRFetched: 10/28/2026
