Political signs, as defined in Section 1121.53, shall be permitted in addition to otherwise permitted signs, and not withstanding the district of the subject property, only in accordance with the following regulations and other applicable regulations of this Chapter.
(a) Political signs shall not be placed on any public property, public right-of-way, utility pole, bridge or bridge abutment.
(b) Signs which exceed thirty-six (36) inches in height shall be set back a minimum of eight (8) feet from curb line and shall be placed so as not to obstruct the line of sight of motorists traveling upon highways or any private drives.
(c) In addition to specifically authorized political signs, political messages may be displayed in place of commercial messages on any permitted billboard or other permitted permanent sign.
(d) Political signs shall be removed within five (5) days following an election.
(Ord. 1-2003. Passed 1-6-03.)