(A) Public lands. The placement of any sign or signs of any nature, including political signs, except by local, state or federal governments, or their respective agencies, on any public lands, tracts or parcels shall be prohibited. Public lands, tracts or parcels, or portions thereof, shall include, but not be limited to, all rights-of-way, known public easements, parks, piers, public roads and public waterways.
(B) Vacant lands. The placement of any sign or signs of any nature, including political signs, except by local, state or federal governments, or their respective agencies, on any vacant land shall be prohibited. Vacant land shall be defined as any lot, parcel or tract of land without a properly approved structure erected on such land. Roads, streets, bridges and other infrastructure or utility improvements shall not be considered a “structure” for purposes of this section. Properly approved and erected real estate signs advertising the vacant property on which such signs are erected shall be permitted and shall not violate this section.
(C) Removal. All political signs erected during a campaign season shall be removed within seven days following the date of conclusion of the general, special or run-off election whereby the contest pertaining to the sign in question has been concluded or if the candidate withdraws his or her candidacy. All candidates are encouraged, but not required, to refrain from placement of any campaign signs until 45 days before the general or special election in which he or she is a qualified candidate.
(D) Applicable lands. This section shall apply to all real property and lands within the jurisdiction of the city, and as may be expanded by law.
(Ord. 432, passed 3-11-2003) Penalty, see § 150.99