§ 166-125. Merchandising of certain items prohibited—Vieux Carré.

(a)

It shall be a violation of this section for any person to place, hang or otherwise attach any poster, printed material, work of art, T-shirt or parts of T-shirts or any other articles of clothing, or parts of articles or any facsimiles of T-shirts or articles of clothing or any representation or message which may be imprinted on an aforementioned article or facsimile of clothing or any other merchandise on the facade of any building in the Vieux Carré, which is that area of the city bounded by Esplanade Avenue, North Rampart Street, Canal Street and the Mississippi River. Facade shall include but not be limited to any door, window or shutter whether permanently attached to the building or not, even when such door, window, or shutter opens to the interior of the building.

(b)

In no instance shall any person place any such articles or signs so that they lean against the facade of the building, or occupy the space defined by the outermost frame of any open door or window for a depth of 36 inches into the establishment.

(c)

The restrictions contained herein may be enforced as provided in chapter 6 of the Code of the City of New Orleans.

(d)

The penalty for each violation of this section shall be in accordance with section 6-37 of the Code of the City of New Orleans. Each poster, piece of printed material or other merchandise, work of art, T-shirt, article of clothing or part thereof, facsimile or representation or message shall constitute a separate violation.

(M.C.S., Ord. No. 25719, § 1, 3-13-14)