(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
POLITICAL ADVERTISING SIGN. Any sign, poster or placard printed, painted, made or designed for the purpose of furthering or advertising the candidacy of any person who is or intends to become or may be a candidate for the election to any public office, whether such public office be in the local, state or federal government, or any subdivision thereof.
(B) Utility easement. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect or display any advertising sign or advertising of any other character upon any public utility easement within the city.
(C) Public utility poles. No person, firm or corporation shall place, tack, nail, staple or glue any advertising sign on any telephone, telegraph, electric or street lighting pole within the city.
(D) Signs placed illegally. Any advertising sign erected, placed or displayed in violation of the provisions hereof shall be a public nuisance. No property right shall exist in such sign erected, placed or displayed in violation of the provisions hereof, and such sign may be removed and destroyed by any person.
(Prior Code, § 5-2C-5) Penalty, see § 130.99