(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. MOBILE SIGN means any electrical sign designed for use and display out-of-doors, which is mounted on a trailer with a locking device, or which is otherwise capable of being easily transported or moved from place to place, or which is a display board similar or comparable to a portable attraction sign mounted on a light-carrying carriage capable of being towed.
(B) Regulations. Specific regulations for the use of mobile signs are as follows.
(1) No mobile sign shall be permitted to stand upon any public right-of-way. All mobile signs shall be placed on private property only.
(2) All mobile signs shall meet all city requirements concerning traffic hazards and line-of-sight hazards.
(3) No mobile sign shall be permitted with lights that flash, blink or vary in intensity.
(4) All electrical mobile signs shall comply with all applicable code provisions.
(5) Each mobile sign shall have clearly and permanently stamped, painted or affixed thereon, in a prominent and visible location, the name and address of the owner of the sign.
(6) When a mobile sign is electrical, the following regulations, in addition to all other applicable regulations, shall apply thereto.
(a) The total length of the cord between the source of power and the mobile sign unit shall be not more than 12 feet.
(b) The source of power shall be a weatherproof receptacle of the grounded type. There shall not be any other connector of any kind between the mobile sign and the source of power.
(c) In no case shall the cord be in a position that it will be walked over or under by pedestrian traffic or be driven over or under by any form of wheeled vehicle.
(d) No mobile sign shall be operated with any power source unless the mobile sign unit has a U.L. label affixed thereto.
(e) Temporary electrical permits shall be required for all electrical mobile signs.
(7) All mobile signs shall be maintained in good working order and in a structurally safe condition, and the immediate area surrounding the mobile signs shall be kept free from litter and debris.
(8) No person shall place a mobile sign within the city without first having obtained a permit therefor from the City Clerk. The application for the permit shall be on a form provided by the City Clerk and shall contain such information as is required by the City Clerk.
(9) All mobile sign permits shall be valid for a period of 30 days and shall have set forth thereon the date of issuance and expiration.
(10) No mobile sign shall be allowed which is larger in size than four feet by eight feet.
(11) All mobile signs shall be firmly and solidly constructed and must be firmly and securely set in place.
(12) The fee for a mobile sign permit shall be $30. If a temporary electrical permit is required, there shall be an additional fee of $30.
(13) No mobile sign shall be permitted to stand at any address within the city for a period of more than 30 consecutive days in any year, nor more than a total of 60 days in any year. No mobile sign permit shall be issued for consecutive 30-day periods without a period of at least 30 days intervening.
(C) Violations.
(1) Any person who places a mobile sign upon property within the city without first having obtained and kept in full effect a permit therefor as required above, shall be required to procure a permit for the sign and shall pay a fee therefor equal to twice the fee which would otherwise be charged hereunder.
(2) Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this section shall, in addition to the penalty provided in § 10.99, have his or her permit revoked, and no new permit shall be allowed to that person or on that location for one year.
(3) When the person responsible for violating the provisions of this section cannot reasonably be determined, then the person holding the permit to place the mobile sign at such location shall be deemed to be the person who is in violation of this section. If, at the time of the violation, there exists no valid permit for the particular mobile sign in violation, then the owner of the sign or the owner of the property or business where these sign is located shall be deemed to be the person who is in violation of this section.
(D) Effective date. As to new signs, this section shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption, approval and publication in pamphlet form of the ordinance codified in this section as provided by law. As to existing signs which are currently in compliance with existing codes, this section shall be in full force and effect as of January 1, 1987.
(2000 Code, § 15.76.010) Penalty, see § 151.999