§ 5.412. POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS

A.

Permits. Political signs meeting the regulations of this Section do not require a permit through the Department of Planning.

B.

Location. Political signs may be placed on private property with the permission of the owner or in the City right-of-way, adjacent to such private property, or at a polling location up to 90 days before an election. Political signs within the rights-of-way must be removed within 10 days after an election.

C.

Intersection Visibility. All political signs shall conform to the requirements of the City Code.

D.

Size and Illumination.

1.

To be exempt from the sign permit requirement, political signs may not have:

a.

An effective area greater than 36 square feet;

b.

A height greater than 8 feet;

c.

Illumination; and

d.

Any moving elements.

2.

Political signs that are not exempt must obtain a sign permit as provided in the Election Code.

E.

Fences. Political signs may be placed on fences if the fence is privately owned and is located on private property.

( Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18 )