(A) Only noncommercial signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental entity or public utility shall be allowed upon public property or in a public or private right-of-way.
(B) Only signs placed at the direction of the city, or as may be required by this subchapter, may be allowed on public property. This includes signs posted to provide notice for governmental action or events, digital display signs erected by the city on public property, and any city gateway signs installed by the city in public or private rights-of-way.
(C) Non-complying signs on public property. Any sign installed or placed on public property, except in conformance with the provisions of this section, shall be forfeited to the public and subject to confiscation. In addition to other remedies, the city shall have the right to recover from the owner or person responsible for the placement of the sign the full costs of its removal and disposal.
(D) Signs on public property.
(1) The City Manager or designee may allow temporary signs to be placed on public property.
(2) To protect the health, safety and welfare of motorist and pedestrians; signs may not be placed within parking spaces or on driveways.
(3) Signs shall not be placed in any manner as to damage infrastructure or create hazards or in conflict with line of sight.
(4) Signs may only remain in place during hours of operation.
(Ord. 2021-02, adopted 3-17-21; sought to be reconsidered, Commission passed 4-21-2021)