(a) The regulations and standards contained in this Chapter shall apply to signs outside of the public right of way. A sign may only be erected, established, painted, created or maintained in Cleveland Heights in conformance with the standards, procedures, exemptions and other requirements of this Chapter.
(b) No signs shall be permitted in the public right of way, except for the following:
(1) Public signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental body, when approved by the City, to post legal notices, identify public property, convey public information, identify historic districts or sites, and direct or regulate pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
(2) Bus stop signs erected by a public transit company;
(3) Informational signs of a public utility regarding its poles, lines, pipes, or facilities; and
(4) Awning, marquee and projecting signs projecting over a public right of way in conformity with the conditions of Section 1163.08.
(c) Any sign installed or placed on public property, except in conformance with the requirements of this section, shall be forfeited to the public and subject to confiscation. In addition to other remedies hereunder, the City shall have the right to recover from the owner or person placing such a sign the full costs of removal and disposal of such sign and any damages caused to public property. (Ord. 025-2023. Passed 6-5-23.)