(a) Aerial banners across streets shall be allowed after first having permission of the Property owner, road and a zoning permit issued.
(b) Temporary banners made of canvas or other sturdy, flexible material, not exceeding 4 feet in depth may be suspended over and across the public right of way only in locations which have been equipped with banner connectors and approved by the City for that purpose. Access shall be granted to nonprofit, educational, charitable or civic organizations to carry announcements of public events or fund raisers serving a public purpose in the City. No banner will be displayed which contains political material, or seeks to influence the outcome of an election or the determination of public policy.
(c) Banners shall be installed and removed by sign contractors with a valid City of Canton sign contractor's license. In the event that a banner remains on display after the expiration of the permit, City employees may remove such banner at the expense of the applicant organization. City employees may install and remove banners at the request of the organization, provided that an additional fee to reimburse the cost to the City shall be charged for each such banner. (Ord. 25-2019. Passed 2-25-19.)