Chapter 15.20
SIGNS1

Sections:

15.20.010    Definitions.

15.20.020    General structural requirements.

15.20.030    Permits.

15.20.040    License required.

15.20.050    Identification of signs.

15.20.060    Inspection of signs.

15.20.070    Ground signs.

15.20.080    Flat signs.

15.20.090    Projecting signs.

15.20.100    Marquee signs.

15.20.110    Cloth and banner signs.

15.20.120    Roof signs.

15.20.130    Poster advertising panels.

15.20.010 Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:

“Banner sign” means all signs produced on cloth, paper, fabric, or other combustible material of any kind, either with or without frames.

“Bulletin board” means a sign structure especially built for the display of characters, lettering, or illustrations produced by the application of pigments or colors to a surface.

“Flat sign” means signs attached to and placed on the exterior walls or surface of a building, no part of which extends more than 12 inches out from the wall.

“Ground sign” means a signboard, the structure of which is erected on and supported by the ground.

“Open roof sign” means a structure erected on and supported by the roof of a building, having character, lettering, or illustration of skeleton construction, and having openings in the face thereof amounting to not less than 50 percent of the area.

“Pole sign” means a projecting or flat sign supported and placed on a single pole or standard.

“Poster advertising panel” means a sign structure especially built for the display of characters, lettering, or illustrations produced on paper sheet applied to the surface of the sign structure, but shall not include bulletin boards erected by an owner on his own premises and for his own use.

“Projecting sign” means a sign so constructed and erected as to be attached at one end to a building, metal pole, or other structure and projecting out therefrom.

“Signs” means display boards, screens, or structures used as such and having characters, letters, or illustrations applied thereto in any manner. Every sign, except those painted or projected by lights on the necessary structural elements of a building, shall be either a ground, flat, projecting, marquee, cloth, banner, or roof sign. In doubtful cases the Building Commissioner shall decide the classification.

“Solid roof sign” means a bulletin board, the structure of which is erected on and supported by the roof of a building, and shall include any other roof sign having openings in the face thereof amounting to less than 50 percent of the area.

“Tacked wall sign” means a flat wall sign having no frame, and which is attached to the surface of a building by tacks. [1962 Code § 1347.01; 1982 Code § 150.075; 1983 Code § 15.150.075.]

15.20.020 General structural requirements.

(A) All signs shall be constructed and erected in a safe and stable manner in accordance with the provisions of this chapter applicable to their construction. Every sign installed within the City prior to the passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter, which is deemed unsafe by the Building Commissioner, shall be removed immediately on the order of the Commissioner, or shall be put in a safe condition.

(B) All signs shall be constructed and erected to withstand a horizontal wind load of 30 pounds per square foot in any direction together with the dead load of the construction. The design of roof signs exceeding 25 feet in height above the roof shall be designed for a minimum wind load of 10 pounds per square foot on projected area of ends of framework. Wind load on the front and rear of a sign shall be taken as 30 pounds per square foot on the actual exposed area, but the total load assumed as acting on the front and rear faces of a sign shall not be less than that obtained by considering the horizontal projection of the front and rear as a solid surface acted upon by a wind pressure of 10 pounds per square foot, the equivalent force considered as acting at two-thirds of the height of the sign above the base. Adequate sway bracing in a horizontal place shall be provided at the foundation and across the framework at intervals to stiffen the sign in all directions. The compression members of frame and bracing systems shall have a l/r ratio not exceeding 150 pounds. All connections on roof signs and on projecting signs over 144 square feet in area shall be made by rivets or tightfitting smooth bolts in reamed holes of not less than five-eighths-inch diameter. The rivets and bolts may be estimated at 10,000 pounds per square inch shear and 20,000 pounds per square inch bearing. The threaded portion of the bolts shall not be placed in shear or bearing. Allowable stresses on structural steel shall be in accordance with the provisions hereinbefore provided. All load and reactions shall be transmitted to structural framework and walls of buildings.

(C) Wood posts shall not be used for the construction of pole-supported projecting signs. Turnbuckles, connections, and the like, shall be provided with closed eyelets welded or forged. All connections between cables and turnbuckles, eye bolts, or angles shall be made with cable bent around a standard thimble of proper size, and the cable shall be properly twisted around itself by separate strands. Expansion bolts for the securing of projecting signs shall not be smaller in size than one-half inch by four inches for 12-foot by six-foot signs; one-half inch by three inches for 10-foot by five-foot signs; three-eighths inches by three inches for eight-foot by four-foot signs; and three-eighths inches by two inches for signs smaller than eight feet by four feet. Where brickwork is of poor quality or inadequately bonded, through-bolts shall be used. Crossarms, clamps, and connections on pole signs shall be made of sufficient strength and rigidity to withstand a wind load of 30 pounds per square foot on the face of the sign.

(D) All signs for which a permit is required shall be erected in such a manner and with material as to remain safe and secure for a period of at least one year from the date of erection, and all bolts, cables, and other parts of the signs shall be kept painted and free from corrosion by the erector during the time. Any defect due to the fault of the erector during that period shall be repaired at the expense of the erector, but damage done by others shall be repaired by the owner. After expiration of the original maintenance permit, all damage, defects, and corrosion shall be promptly repaired by the owner on notice from the Building Department.

(E) Projecting signs may extend above the coping of any building; provided, that the details of their construction and support shall be approved by the Building Commissioner. Projecting signs which are placed wholly or partially over public highways or alleys shall be erected subject to all the provisions of this section. Projecting signs which do not encroach on public property shall be subject to all the provisions of this section except those provisions governing size and extent of projection.

(F) No signs of any kind shall be attached to or placed on a building in such a manner as to obstruct any fire escape or any window or door, nor shall any sign be attached in any form, shape, or manner to a fire escape.

(G) All electrical work in signs shall be in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the Department of Buildings relative to electrical wiring. In the case of each electric sign manufactured and wired without the City, but to be installed within the City, no permit for the hanging of the sign shall be issued by the Building Commissioner until a permit covering the wiring of the sign shall have first been secured by a licensed electrician who shall thereby assume all responsibility for bringing the wiring into conformity with the requirements of this chapter; nor until the wiring shall have been inspected and approved by the Electrical Inspector of the Department of Buildings. [1962 Code § 1347.05; 1982 Code § 150.076; 1983 Code § 15.150.076.]

15.20.030 Permits.

No sign for which a permit is required in this chapter shall be erected or altered unless a permit shall have first been obtained from the Building Commissioner for the erection or alteration. Application for sign permits shall be accompanied by the plans, drawings, and specifications as are necessary to fully advise the Commissioner of the type, size, shape, location, construction, and materials of the proposed sign and the building or structure on which the sign is to be placed. Permits for the erection of signs shall only be issued to persons licensed and qualified to carry on this work under the provisions of this chapter. [Ord. G-73-16, passed 6-25-73. 1962 Code § 1347.02; 1982 Code § 150.077; 1983 Code § 15.150.077.]

15.20.040 License required.

(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:

“Class A” or “Class B” includes any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of, installing or repairing, or contracting to install or repair, signs of any type as outlined or classified in EMC 15.20.010. The license to engage in the business of erecting signs shall be known as a sign erector’s license and classified in two categories, Class A and Class B. A Class A license shall be required for all sign erectors, except a Class B license may be issued for and limited to the erection of nonilluminated signs.

Applicants for a Class A sign erector’s license shall provide a certificate as described in EMC 5.70.040(D) from a master electrician who shall be responsible for the electrical portions of signs or shall possess a “master” sign erector’s license. All persons involved in the electrical portion of the installation of signs shall hold a journeyman sign erector’s license.

(B) Every person engaged in the business of erecting or installing signs, other than tacked wall signs, for which permits are required by this chapter, shall be licensed to conduct the operations. No person shall be eligible for a license as provided in this section without first applying to the Board of Examiners of the Department of Buildings for a certificate to engage in business as a Class A or Class B sign erector. The application shall state the experience and qualifications of the applicant for the certificate. Where the applicant is a firm or corporation, a member, officer, or employee of the firm or corporation shall make the application for and on behalf of the firm or corporation. The Board of Examiners of the Building Department shall make an investigation of the applicant’s record and qualifications, and it shall require the applicant to submit a written examination. The applicant shall pay to the Board of Examiners the test fee for each test and the money shall be used to defray the expense of examining the applicant. A person representing a firm or corporation shall qualify for the certificate as above set forth and shall be personally responsible and liable for the acts and conduct of the firm or corporation insofar as the compliance with the terms and requirements of this chapter is concerned.

(C) The Board of Examiners shall issue its certificate to each applicant for either a Class A or Class B erection certificate. The applicant shall present the certificate to the Building Commissioner and shall pay the fee as contained in EMC 5.70.080(F) and the Building Commissioner shall grant to the person a license for the period of one year or the remainder of the calendar year after the date of the issuance of the license subject to requirements of EMC 5.70.040.

(D) Prior to issuance of a sign erector’s license, the persons desiring the license shall file with the Department of Buildings a good and sufficient bond running to the City in the penal sum of $10,000 to indemnify, save, and keep harmless the City from any and all costs, damages, or expenses of any kind whatsoever which may be suffered by the City; which the City may be put to, or which may accrue against the City by charging to or recovering from the City from or by reason of the granting of permission to erect signs; by reason of any acts or things done under or by authority or permission granted by the Building Department to erect any signs in the City, or by reason of the negligence, failure, or refusal of any person to comply with all the provisions of this chapter applicable to the signs.

(E) Holders of sign erector’s licenses shall notify the Building Department of any change in the management or address of the licensee.

(F) In case a holder of a sign erector’s license shall fail to comply with any notice of the Building Department relative to the improper construction or erection of any sign, the Building Commissioner shall notify the licensee to appear before him at a stated time and show cause why the license should not be revoked. The notice to appear shall be in writing and shall be delivered by an agent of the Building Department to the address shown on the records of the department. After the hearing, the Building Commissioner may recommend to the Mayor that the sign erector’s license be revoked if the Building Commissioner is not satisfied that the defects complained of will be promptly remedied. The Building Commissioner may recommend to the Mayor that any license be revoked if the licensee does not appear for the hearing or if the licensee cannot be found after diligent search at the address shown on the Building Department’s records.

(G) The Mayor shall have the power to revoke the license of any sign erector who does not comply with the provisions of this chapter, after a hearing is had on the violation.

(H) At any time the bond of any sign erector is permitted to lapse, his license shall be automatically revoked.

(I) Sign companies that wish to operate in the City on a temporary or one-time-only basis may take out a temporary sign erector license that will allow them to perform one installation. Temporary sign erectors must contract with a licensed master electrician to perform all final electrical hookups. All installation must be inspected by the Department of Buildings before the temporary sign erector leaves the job site. Temporary sign erectors must call at least two working days in advance to schedule inspections. [Ord. G-93-23, passed 12-7-93. 1962 Code § 1347.03; 1982 Code § 150.078; 1983 Code § 15.150.078.]

15.20.050 Identification of signs.

Signs of every class, except tacked wall signs, which come within the purview of this chapter shall carry the imprint of the licensed erector in clearly legible letters, as follows:

(A) On projecting signs, flat signs, banner signs, pole signs, and all types of ground signs, the imprint of the licensed erector may be applied in the border thereof in color or by metal tag substantially and permanently attached to each sign in such a place on the sign as can be seen from the sidewalk or street below the signs after the signs are erected.

(B) On all roof signs and roof bulletins, the imprint of the licensed erector may be applied in the border thereof, in color, or on a separate metal panel attached to the framework of the sign.

(C) In case of re-hanging or re-erection of any sign required to carry the imprint of the erector, the new erector, if he is different than the original, shall remove the imprint of the former erector and place his own imprint on the sign.

(D) All electrical signs shall meet the specifications of and be labeled with the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listing mark in a place visible after installation. [Ord. G-93-23, passed 12-7-93. 1962 Code § 1347.04; 1982 Code § 150.79; 1983 Code § 15.150.079.]

15.20.060 Inspection of signs.

(A) All signs, signboards, projecting signs, and roof signs for which a permit has been issued shall be inspected by the Building Department when erected, and if found to have been well constructed, supported, braced, and painted in accordance with approved plans submitted to the department, and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, then a certificate of inspection shall be issued, upon request, without charge to the owner or erector.

(B) In cases where fastenings and anchorages are to be installed and bricked in or enclosed in a manner that the Inspector cannot easily remove the material to see the anchorage or fastenings and material used, the sign erector who has secured the permit for the erection shall advise the Building Department in writing when the anchorage will be installed and the Inspector shall be allowed to inspect it before concealment. Otherwise, the department shall be empowered to stop further construction or erection of the sign until the concealed anchorages are inspected and approved by the Inspector.

(C) If any new sign erection of any kind is found unsafe, insecure, improperly constructed, or not in accordance with approved plans or the provisions of this chapter, the bonded sign erector shall be required to make the erection safe, secure, and in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, or shall entirely remove the sign within 48 hours from the time of notification in writing to that effect by the Building Commissioner. If the notice is not complied with within the specified time, the Commissioner shall notify the sign erector’s bondsmen to remove the sign.

(D) If, upon inspection, a sign of any class is found unsafe, insecure, corroded, or subject to corrosion, so that the sign may become unsafe or insecure before the expiration of the ensuing year and unable to withstand a horizontal wind pressure of 30 pounds per square foot besides its own weight, then the owner shall be required to make the sign safe and secure by causing the necessary repairs, additions, paint, or other matters to be made or done within one week from the time of notification in writing to that effect from the Commissioner. If the notice is not complied with within the time specified, the Commissioner shall cause the sign to be removed, the expense to be assessed against the owner of the sign. It shall also be the duty of the Commissioner to order the removal of unsafe signs for which a permit and license is not required herein. The maintenance of the sign in an unsafe condition after receipt of notice to remove or repair the sign shall be a violation of this chapter. [1962 Code § 1347.06; 1982 Code § 150.080; 1983 Code § 15.150.080.]

15.20.070 Ground signs.

(A) Permits shall be required for the erection of all ground signs. However, no permits shall be required where signs pertaining to the lease, hire, or sale of a piece of property are erected by the owner or agent on the real estate. No ground signs shall be erected to a height greater than 30 feet above grade.

(B) The faces of ground signs shall be made of sheet metal, wood sheathing, glass, porcelain, or other hard, durable materials, and wood may be used for moldings, nailing blocks, letters, and adornments. The signs shall be thoroughly braced and constructed to withstand a wind pressure of 30 pounds per square foot in all directions.

(C) Ground signs not exceeding a height of 20 feet may have wood braces and supporting members; provided, that the frame is not less than nominal two-inch lumber with supports of not less than nominal four- by four-inch pieces and braces of not less than nominal two- by four-inch pieces for all signs over 30 square feet in area. Ground signs exceeding a height of 20 feet shall be constructed with steel or metal braces, supporting members, and framing. All ground signs shall be properly and securely embedded and anchored in the ground and all signs of steel construction shall have braces and supporting members which extend into the ground embedded in concrete or secured to masonry, anchors, or piers.

(D) No ground sign shall be so erected as to obstruct free access to any building, nor shall the signs be so erected as to unduly obstruct the view of traffic on intersecting streets or highways.

(E) No ground sign shall hereafter be permanently erected nor shall signs of the pedestal- or easel-type be set temporarily on any part of public property except with the approval of the Board of Public Safety. All signs erected or placed prior to the passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be removed. [1962 Code § 1347.07; 1982 Code § 150.081; 1983 Code § 15.150.081.]

15.20.080 Flat signs.

(A) No permit shall be required for any sign placed flat against the wall of a building advertising the premises to be for sale, rent, or lease; provided, that the signs are not more than 60 square feet in area. The signs may be of wood, but shall be strongly built and thoroughly secured to the building as described herein.

(B) For all other signs placed flat against a building a permit shall be required and, if the signs are more than two feet high or more than 100 square feet in area, they shall be constructed of metal or of wood covered with metal not less than No. 30 U.S. standard gauge, or of glass, porcelain, or other hard, durable, nonflammable materials, except that ornamental moldings, top boards, and wood letters not over three feet high shall not be required to be covered with metal. Any sign attached to the cornices or other projection of any building in such fashion that any part of the sign projects more than 12 inches from the face of the building shall be made entirely of metal or of glass, porcelain, or other hard, durable, nonflammable materials. All flat signs shall be securely attached to structural members of the building with metal brackets, expansion bolts, through bolts, or lag screws. Nails and wire shall not be used for this purpose and no flat sign shall be dependent for support on any cornice, window sill, window frame parapet, or other projection. No flat signs shall be more than 12 inches thick and no sign projecting over public property shall be created less than eight feet above any sidewalk, or less than 15 feet above any alley, but the signs, if projecting not more than four inches into public property, shall not be limited as to height above a sidewalk or alley. In no case shall any signs be allowed to cover any windows or exit doors. [1962 Code § 1347.08; 1982 Code § 150.082; 1983 Code § 15.150.082.]

15.20.090 Projecting signs.

(A) No permit shall be required for any projecting sign less than two square feet in area and not projecting more than three feet from the face of the building. The signs shall be strongly constructed entirely of metal or other incombustible material and shall be thoroughly secured to the building with the bottom thereof not less than eight feet six inches above the ground level.

(B) Permits shall be required for projecting signs not designated in subsection (A) of this section, and all signs, including letters, shall be constructed entirely of metal, glass, porcelain, or other hard, durable, incombustible material. All projecting signs shall be supported by strong steel brackets attached to the walls of the building with through bolts, expansion bolts, or some other equally secure method, and shall be braced and held firmly in place with soft iron or steel cables of adequate strength. No swinging signs shall be constructed larger than 16 square feet in area. Cables shall be attached to the walls of the building with expansion bolts or other equivalent method. Projecting signs which are permitted to extend above parapet walls may be attached to brackets fastened to roofs by means of through bolts, but shall not be attached to any part of a wall above the point of bearing of the roof joists or rafters. All projecting signs, except as hereinbefore provided, shall be so erected that the bottom thereof shall be at least 12 feet above the level of the sidewalk and 18 feet above the level of any alley below. No sign shall project more than 14 feet nor beyond a point five feet from the centerline of any alley. No sign shall have its inner edge more than two feet from the wall on which it is erected.

(C) Projecting signs shall be further limited in size and projection as follows. No projecting signs shall be allowed to extend beyond the curb line without the permission of the Board of Public Safety and, if permission is given, the signs shall be erected at a height of 18 feet above the street. In cases where a street is widened, all signs on the street shall be made to conform with the provisions of this chapter relating to the installation of the signs. The thickness of the sign, exclusive of structural attachments, shall not exceed 16 inches, but a sign may be made in two portions joined at one point similar to a letter “V”; provided, that the least angle of intersection does not exceed 90 degrees and the total projection from the building does not exceed 10 feet.

(D) No sign shall project out from the street or alley line a greater distance than the least distance measured from the sign to the nearest side or adjoining property line without permission of the owner or tenant of the adjoining property. Street or alley lines shall not be considered adjoining property lines for the location of signs.

(E) Projecting signs which are not illuminated, or which are illuminated only with reflectors or flood light, shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and the maximum projection shall not exceed nine feet. Projecting signs which are illuminated with lights in or on the sign shall not exceed 96 square feet in area for any one section.

(F) Except for signs noted in subsection (A) of this section, there shall not be more than one projecting sign for each 20 feet of street frontage of any building, but buildings having less than 20 feet of frontage may have one sign. There shall not be less than 10 feet horizontally between any two signs erected on the same building. The requirements as to 10 feet separation shall not apply to the two halves of “V” shaped signs constructed as provided in subsection (C) of this section.

(G) No sign shall be erected so that any part of the sign, including cables, guys, or other wires, will be within four feet of any electric light pole, street lamp, or other public utility pole or standard. The minimum clearance of a sign from public utility conductors shall be not less than 24 inches for conductors carrying not over 600 volts, and 36 inches for conductors carrying more than 600 volts. In all cases where a sign is proposed to be hung adjacent to an electrical conductor carrying a higher voltage than 600 volts, the erection of the sign shall not be made until a representative of the public utilities company overhead inspection department shall have examined and approved the conditions. [1962 Code § 1347.09; 1982 Code § 150.083; 1983 Code § 15.150.083.]

15.20.100 Marquee signs.

Signs not complying as to height above ground level as provided in the preceding sections may be erected on marquees if the signs comply with the following provisions. Permits shall be obtained for these signs.

(A) All signs shall be made entirely of metal, porcelain, glass, or other hard, incombustible material, and the use of wood, wall board, cloth, or paper signs in, on, or under any marquee is prohibited.

(B) The wording on the signs shall be confined to the following: the name of the proprietor or firm occupying the premises, the name of the building or institution, and the general business or trade carried on, such as jeweler, cafe, or dancing. The signs may be used to designate the location of the building entrance, box office, or the program of a theater. No sign shall advertise any particular article of merchandise, nor shall the sign refer to price or reduction in price.

(C) The height of the signs shall be limited to the equivalent of one-fifth the length of the front of the marquee. The bottom of the signs shall not be less than eight feet six inches above any sidewalk. The signs shall not extend beyond the ends of the marquee. [1962 Code § 1347.10; 1982 Code § 150.084; 1983 Code § 15.150.084.]

15.20.110 Cloth and banner signs.

No permit from the Department of Buildings shall be required for the erection of any cloth or banner sign. However, the erector thereof shall notify the Building Commissioner in writing prior to the erection of the signs, giving the owner’s name, telephone number, date of erection, address of installation, and name of the erector. The sign shall be subject to the approval of the Building Commissioner. Signs shall not be installed for more than 60 days and shall not exceed 100 square feet. When two or more signs are erected on any building, the signs shall be separated vertically by the height of one story less the height of the sign, or horizontally by a distance of at least nine feet. All signs shall be strongly constructed and securely attached flat against the building (except those described as an encroachment outlined below). The signs shall not obstruct any door, window, or fire escape, and shall be removed as soon as torn or damaged and prior to the expiration of the time limit. Additionally, no person shall cause to be installed any cloth or banner sign over or upon any street, public sidewalk, or right-of-way without obtaining an encroachment permit therefor from the Board of Public Works. A liability insurance certificate in the amount of $1,000,000 shall be provided to the Board of Public Works prior to erecting any banner sign over a street or right-of-way. The insurance certificate shall name the City of Evansville and its officials and employees as additional insureds. [Ord. G-93-23, passed 12-7-93. 1962 Code § 1347.11; 1982 Code § 150.085; 1983 Code § 15.150.085.]

15.20.120 Roof signs.

(A) Permits shall be required for all roof signs. All roof signs shall be constructed entirely of metal or other incombustible material. The minimum clearance between the lower edge of the sign and the roof surface of support shall be not less than five feet. No roof sign shall be placed so that the face of the sign shall come within three feet of the inner plane of the outer wall of the building on which the sign is placed. No roof sign shall exceed 100 feet in height above the mean level of the roof.

(B) In all cases where the extreme height of a roof sign exceeds 24 feet above the level of the roof, all sign loads and reactions shall be carried directly to masonry walls or structural columns of the building on which the sign is placed, unless the roof construction is designed to carry the weight of the sign, and the wind load of the sign in addition to other required loads. When the signs are erected on roofs which are not designed to take the sign load, the roof beams, girders, or roof construction shall not be used to resist any vertical reactions except uplift due to wind.

(C) No solid roof sign shall be erected of a greater height than 24 feet above the level of the roof. In case a solid roof sign is combined with and made a part of an open roof sign, the solid portion of the sign shall be subject to the limitation of height.

(D) Complete structural plans and details shall be submitted for all roof signs showing the construction of the sign and of the building on which the sign is to be placed. The maximum stresses in the frame of the sign, as well as the stresses in the supporting structure, shall not exceed the safe stresses as permitted in this chapter.

(E) All joints and connections of roof signs over 25 feet in height above the roof level shall be made with rivets or with finished bolts driven tightly to a snug fit in well-reamed holes which shall be in perfect alignment. [1962 Code § 1347.12; 1982 Code § 150.086; 1983 Code § 15.150.086.]

15.20.130 Poster advertising panels.

(A) All poster advertising panels shall be designed to resist a horizontal wind pressure of at least 30 pounds to the square foot with stresses not exceeding those allowed elsewhere in this chapter for the materials used in their construction. Poster advertising panels may be framed with wood standards not less than four inches by six inches, with back bracing and framing to take a plain surface of sheet metal not less than No. 38 gauge.

(B) All poster advertising panels shall be located entirely within the lot lines and shall not extend further than the building lines. Where panels face two streets, the junction point shall be arranged for a cut-off corner of not less than 12 feet to be set at an angle of 45 degrees joined to the sections facing each street.

(C) All panels shall have the owner’s name on a separate board, not to exceed 12 inches high, placed either above or below the panel, and no panel shall bear more than one name plate.

(D) All panels erected under the terms of this chapter shall be kept in repair and no fee shall be charged for erection, resurfacing, repair, or maintenance of any poster advertising panel erected by a concern who is licensed.

(E) No person shall scatter, daub, or leave any paste, glue, or similar substance used for pasting materials on any public walk or pavement, or scatter or throw any old bills or waste material removed from panels on any thoroughfare or private ground. [1962 Code § 1347.13; 1982 Code § 150.087; 1983 Code § 15.150.087.]


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Cross-reference: Zoning regulations pertaining to signs, EMC 18.140.010 – 18.140.080.