All portable electric signs must be wired by and certified by a master electrician or must carry the label of a testing company or organization named in the National Electrical Code. Wiring at the premise where the sign is displayed must be by a master electrician. Heavy duty grounded extension cords may be used for temporary portable signs.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XV, Chapter 155, Section 155.080)
No portable sign, whether electric or nonelectric, shall be placed on any sidewalk, street or other public thoroughfare.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XV, Chapter 155, Section 155.081)
All persons engaged in the business of leasing portable signs shall pay a fee per sign owned for lease or rent as stated in the master rate and fee schedule. No lessee of a portable sign shall be required to pay a separate permit fee.
(Ordinance 2021-24 adopted 9/9/21)
The applicant for a permit required under this section shall furnish the following information upon the application for a permit:
(1) 
The applicant is applying for a permit as the owner of the sign for use on his own premises only.
(2) 
The portable sign is either electric or nonelectric.
(3) 
The premises where the sign is to be located while in use.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XV, Chapter 155, Section 155.083)
No permit shall issue for any portable sign if:
(1) 
The top of the sign, including decorative trim, is more than eight feet above the ground;
(2) 
The sign has built within it or affixed to it any type of rotating beacon electric light;
(3) 
The sign includes animation;
(4) 
The sign utilizes exposed electric bulbs and is found, upon inspection, to be missing one or more bulbs, thus exposing a socket.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XV, Chapter 155, Section 155.084)
No single permit shall be issued for an off-premises portable sign for more than 21 consecutive days.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XV, Chapter 155, Section 155.085)