(1) Placement of Bus Stop Benches. Bus stop benches may be placed on a sidewalk or parkway provided they are so placed so as not to constitute a hazard or impediment to either vehicular or pedestrian traffic. They should be placed only at designated public bus stops.

(2) Identification of Bus Stop Benches. All bus stop benches shall conspicuously show in letters and numbers not less than two inches in height the name and telephone number of the owner.

(3) Maintenance of Bus Stop Benches. Bus stop benches shall be maintained in a safe and clean condition. They shall be kept in good repair and free from graffiti.

(4) Minimum Penalty. In any case where a fine is imposed for violation of subsection (1), (2) or (3) of this section, such fine shall not be less than $10.00.

(5) Impounding of Bus Stop Benches. Bus stop benches which have not been marked in accordance with subsection (2) of this section or which are placed in any street, sidewalk or parkway in violation of subsection (1) or (3) of this section shall be impounded by the director of building and public services. If a bench constitutes a hazardous condition through dismantling or damage, the director of building and public services shall notify the owner by telephone, and if the condition is not corrected, the bench shall be impounded after 48 hours from the time of such notice. If a bench is defaced by graffiti, the director of building and public services shall notify the owner by telephone, and if the condition is not corrected, the bench shall be impounded after five business days from the time of such notice. (Ord. 396 § 3; Ord. 272 § 1. 2002 Code § 13-4).