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Town of Canton, MA General & Zoning Bylaws

Section 24. Permission of Chief, Overhanging Objects

Section 24. Permission of Chief, Overhanging Objects No person shall construct, erect, place, establish or maintain any signboard, shade or awning over any part of a public street or sidewalk unless the same be securely and safely supported and unless the lowest part of said signboard be not less than ten feet, and the lowest part of said shade or awning be not less than seven feet above the level of such street, or sidewalk; nor shall any person have the right to maintain any such sign board, shade or awning as aforesaid, until the Chief of Police shall have certified to the Select Board that the same is securely fastened so as not to endanger persons on the sidewalk or street.