Nov. 12, 1696

“Frankfurter Settlement/Establishment” issued in the City of Frankfurt [Present-day Germany; Free Imperial City of Frankfurt]: “[…] Jews shall upkeep and maintain the homes in which they live and their roofs in good conditions, however, they are not to demolish/take down any part or make any additions except when such (changes) have been reported and inspected. [Furthermore,] they are not to build any overhangs […]”
Versuch einer Einleitung in die Staatsverfassung er Reichsstadt Frankfurt. Zweyter Theil. (Abschnitt 4); von Johann Anton von Moritz. (“Introductory attempt of the State Constitution of the Imperial City of Frankfurt. Part two. By Johann Anton von Moritz. (Section 4)”); (Frankfurt a. Main; 1786); Researched and Translated by Ziba Shadjaani 1/20/2020