§ 4-4. Platform or base required.

(a) In general.

(1) The lessee of any stall space or section:

(i) shall operate the same upon a raised platform which is not less than 20 inches above the surrounding pavement; or

(ii) in the alternative, may operate the stall space upon a concrete base not less than 8 inches thickness, extending under the entire stall space and resting at least 8 inches above the surrounding pavement.

(2) The lessee shall not have under his stall space any box, closet, or other receptacle of any kind whatsoever, unless:

(i) it shall be raised not less than 20 inches above the surrounding pavement; or

(ii) in the alternative, being resting upon such a concrete base of not less than 8 inches thickness.

(b) Notice.

It shall be the duty of the Mayor or his authorized agent to notify every person holding a lease for a stall space in that market to comply with the provisions of this section.

Upon a failure to comply with the provisions of this section, the Mayor or his authorized agent shall have the authority to have the work done and charge it to the lessee, and such cost shall be added to and included in the license fee due and payable for the use of such stall space.