§ 64.252. Political Campaign Signs.

Residential Districts. Campaign signs shall be permitted in all residential districts under the following conditions: On each residential site, a maximum of two (2) non-illuminated signs, not more than four (4) square feet in area each, shall be permitted. Any such sign may only be installed by, or with the express consent of the occupant of the premises or the owner of vacant property.

Other Districts. Campaign signs shall be permitted in all other zoning districts, under the following conditions: On each property, non-illuminated signs, not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area each, provided that no sign larger than four (4) square feet shall be located within forty (40) feet of any other campaign sign. On each unimproved or unoccupied property, the property owner shall be responsible for the placement and removal of campaign signs. On occupied property the tenant shall be responsible for the placement and removal of campaign signs. For each sign larger than four (4) square feet in area the individuals or companies constructing and erecting such sign(s) must submit a location sketch indicating the street address and size of sign(s) proposed for installation in the City. The Zoning Official will determine whether the site is located within an appropriate district. The Building Official will register the location and determine whether a Building Permit is necessary for the erection of the sign. If no permit will be required, the Building Official shall have the authority to require the removal of any such sign that is not properly maintained or becomes a hazard to the public safety during the time it is displayed. Signs erected pursuant to this Section shall not be considered as part of the maximum allowable sign area for the premises upon which they are located.

Removal. Campaign signs installed on private property will be permitted for a period not to extend beyond forty-eight (48) hours after the campaign issue has been decided unless the sign is permitted as a portion of the maximum allowable signage allocated to the property for permanent signage pursuant to Section 64.201 of this Chapter.

Prohibited on Public Property. Campaign signs shall not be placed on public property, and any sign so located shall be removed immediately, as provided in Part 4 of this Chapter.

(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25101)