A.
Classification. All streets within the municipality shall be designated as streets or through highways by the streets and roads committee of the assembly.
B.
Signs Located on Right-of-Way.
1.
Streets. Signs may be located on the right-of-way of municipal streets provided permission is first obtained from the chief of police after his determination that such sign is of reasonable size and in no way interferes with the necessary line of sight for safe traffic. Permission to maintain any sign on the right-of-way may be revoked without reason given;
2.
Through highways. There shall be no signs located on the right-of-way of through highways.
C.
Signs and marquees over rights-of-way or sidewalks. There shall be no signs or marquees suspended from structures on private property but which hang over sidewalks or over areas back of the curb line, if there is a curb, or back of the shoulder line, if there is no curb, unless such signs are of reasonable size, do not obstruct vision for the purposes of safe pedestrian or vehicle traffic, the bottom of the sign is at least eight feet above the pedestrian walkway, and the sign is securely and safely constructed. The chief of police is authorized to determine the factors stated above and upon any adverse determination shall give notice to the owners thereof to change the signs or marquees to conform to the provisions of this section within 30 days.
(S.G.C. 14.12.010; Ord. 73-60 § 3, 1973; amended during 3/2015 supplement)