The intent and purpose of the regulations in this article pertaining to political signs is to allow a maximum of political expression by such means which is compatible with significant interests of the public and of individuals in the protection of the right of privacy of individuals and the quiet and undisturbed enjoyment of property, and which will prevent practices commonly associated with the placement of such signs which are not conducive to the public health, safety, and welfare, including but not limited to trespassing upon private property, placement without permission of the property owner, placement in such manner as to make removal difficult, hazards to traffic because of size, location, or proliferation, aesthetically displeasing impact in residential areas, littering caused by dislodged signs, and delay in removal of non-removal of signs after an election.
(Ord. 3639, passed - -2000)