In accordance with the statutes of the State of Nebraska, including Neb. RS 17-140, no person shall erect or maintain any sign, signboard, poster or rigid canopy upon or over the streets, sidewalks and public grounds of the city without first having obtained a permit therefor from the Building Inspector. All signs and canopies extending over any public sidewalk, street, alley or other public place must be securely fastened and constructed so that there will be no danger of the same being dislodged by ordinary winds or falling from other causes. No sign or canopy shall be erected or maintained which extends over any public sidewalk, street, alley or other public place in a location as to obstruct the view of any traffic light, sign or signal. Upon the written order of the Mayor and Council, any person owning or occupying the premises where a sign, canopy, poster or signboard is located shall cause the same to be removed within the time limit specified in that notice.
(1998 Code, § 8-105) Penalty, see § 95.99