It is unlawful for any person to place, or suffer to be placed or kept upon any sidewalk, any goods, wares or merchandise which he may be receiving or delivering, without leaving a foot passageway upon such sidewalk. It is unlawful for any persons receiving or delivering such goods, wares or merchandise to suffer the same to be or remain on such sidewalk for a longer period than eight hours. (Code 1975 § 11-369)