A. Political Advertising Defined: An "advertising sign" is defined as 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; and any sign designed for the purpose of aiding directly or indirectly in the sale of all commodities, and any sign that is designed for the purpose of securing attendance of people in any event, open to and attended by the public, whether a fee is charged for such attendance or not. (1985 Code ch. 13 § 6-1)
B. Political Signs:
1. Signs Prohibited On Streets And Easements: No person, firm or corporation shall erect or display any political advertising sign on any street or alley right of way, or upon any public utility easement within the city. (1985 Code ch. 13 § 6-2)
2. Signs Prohibited On Poles: No person, firm or corporation shall place, tack, nail, staple or glue any political advertising sign on any telephone, telegraph, electric or street lighting pole within the city. (1985 Code ch. 13 § 6-3)
3. Signs Declared Nuisance: Any political 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. (1985 Code ch. 13 § 6-4)