[1997 Code § 290-1]
A.
The purpose of this Article is to provide a system of regulation
for the posting of signs temporary in nature utilized throughout the
City of Absecon City by requiring that such signs and posters and
the like be removed within a specific period of time following the
event which is the subject matter of such sign or poster.
B.
Such regulation is intended to protect the public interest by preventing
the unwanted accumulation of unsightly signs or posters no longer
serving an informational purpose due to the passing of the stated
event and tending to degrade the aesthetic environment and litter
public and private property.
[1997 Code § 290-2]
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A sign, poster, advertisement, bill, placard or banner displayed
for the purpose of relaying information, expressing an opinion or
publicizing an event which is rendered moot or otherwise loses its
information quality by the passing of an event which is the subject
matter of such sign, poster, advertisement, bill or placard. Said
event shall include, by way of description but not limitation, general
and special political elections.
[1997 Code § 290-3]
No temporary signs shall be affixed by tacking, pasting or otherwise
mounting upon utility poles, light standards, trees or the like unless
in accordance with the following regulations:
A.
Temporary signs located in the public right-of-way shall not be across,
over or extending onto the paved portion of any public roadway. Temporary
signs shall not be installed in such a manner as to interfere with
or obstruct access or vision along any such right-of-way.
B.
Each temporary sign must be clearly marked with the name of the person
or organization responsible for the removal of such signs.
C.
It shall be unlawful to allow temporary signs to remain posted for
a period of more than seven days after the event or election which
is the subject matter of such sign.
D.
It shall be the responsibility of the person whose name appears on
such temporary sign to remove such within the aforested period.
E.
Upon violation of any portion of this Article, the person responsible
for the removal of such signs shall be subject to a fine of not less
than $10 nor more than $50 per sign. Each violation shall be considered
a separate offense.
[1997 Code § 290-4]
The Municipal Zoning Officer shall have the responsibility of
regulating and enforcing this Article, including the issuance of complaints
for violations thereof to be adjudicated in the Municipal Court of
the City of Absecon City.
