(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to post a political campaign sign on or over any public property within the city.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to post a political campaign sign on any property, public or private, more than 45 days prior to the election for which the sign is posted and it shall be unlawful to fail to remove a political sign within 15 days after the election for which the sign was posted.
(C) The Superintendent of Public Works or his authorized agents are hereby authorized to remove any political signs found posted within the city limits, when such sign is in violation of this section. When it is determined by the Superintendent of Public Works that a political sign is in violation of this section, he shall attempt to contact the person responsible for the posting of the sign. If the sign is not removed within 24 hours after notification, the sign shall be removed by the Superintendent and the city shall be entitled to receive the sum of $10 for every political sign so removed to cover the expense of removal and notice.
(D) Political campaign signs in violation of this section are hereby declared to be a public nuisance and may be abated as such by the city in accordance with this section. The collection of removal fees shall not preclude the city from prosecuting any person for violating this section.
(Ord. 3-2015, passed 3-9-15) (Penalty see § 92.99)