Political or campaign signs are permitted in accordance with the following provisions provided that any such sign shall not be erected earlier than sixty (60) days prior to the election at which time the candidates or measure will be voted upon and shall be removed within ten (10) days after such election, campaign or event. Unlighted, temporary signs promoting any candidate for public office or measure on the ballot are permitted in any zone. Signs shall be set back sufficiently from roadways so that the signs do not obstruct traffic or lines of sight for motorists. If in the opinion of the Police Chief the signs constitute a safety hazard, he shall cause the sign to be removed and advise the party responsible for posting, as below set forth, of such removal and the reason. Prior to placing such political or campaign signs on private property, the permission of the owner or authorized representative of the owner must be obtained. Prior to placement of political or campaign signs on any private or public property, right-of-way, easement, or roadway, the campaign chairman or other authorized representative of the candidate or organization must obtain consent. The Police Chief may remove or cause to be removed any sign posted on public or private property for which consent has not been obtained. Permission may be provided by a property owner or a leasee in possession of property. No such signs may be posted on City buildings or the grounds of City buildings, meaning buildings owned or used by the City for Municipal purposes. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to do the following:
A. Post a political or campaign sign on private property without obtaining consent.
B. Post a political or campaign sign on city property or public right-of-way, easement, roadway, or other public property without obtaining consent.
C. Within ten (10) days after the election or event fail to remove and appropriately dispose of any political or campaign signs.
D. Post a political or campaign sign where it is not permitted.
E. Repost a sign removed by the city.
Compliance with these provisions does not waive compliance with other provisions of law, including, but not limited to, nuisance, public safety regulations and laws, laws regarding electioneering and campaigning, activities permitted or restricted at polling places, litter laws and any legal rights of private property owners. (Ord. 464, 12-10-2003; amd. Ord. 2018-596, 6-27-2018, eff. 7-1-2018; Ord. 2021-641, 3-10-2021)