Glasgow No Wood Columns Permissible within Fire Limits ordinance (§ 520.100)
Chapter 520: Sidewalks and Retaining Walls
In short: Within the city's fire limits, it's illegal to build a wood awning, shed, porch, portico or veranda made with wood columns, wood joists or wood covering on the front, rear or side of any business, house or shop.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person or persons to erect or cause to be erected in front, rear or alongside of any business, house or shop located within the fire limits of this City as fixed by ordinance, any wood awning, shed, porch, portico or veranda constructed of wood columns, wood joists or wood covering.
Official source: City of Glasgow official Code of Ordinances (online), § 520.100
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.