Political signs, as defined in Chapter 1242, shall be permitted in addition to otherwise permitted signs, and notwithstanding 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 36 inches in height shall be setback a minimum of eight feet from the curb line and shall be placed so as not to obstruct the line of sight of motorists traveling upon highways, streets, 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, used for election or other voting purposes, shall be displayed no earlier than the Labor Day before the November general election or no earlier than 60 days prior to all other elections.
(Ord. 2003-51, passed 5-20-03)