(a) Time of erecting. No political signs for election to an office shall be erected prior to the candidate qualifying for office.

(b) Specifications. The maximum size of a political sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in face area. A double-faced (back-to-back) sign, or a v-shaped sign attached at one end shall be considered one sign. political signs shall be constructed out of wood, hard plastic, masonite or particleboard, of sufficient thickness to afford protection from the elements. No cardboard or paper shall be used in the construction of any political sign, except as a paper face if it rests entirely on the materials mentioned in this subsection and if it is securely attached to the backing by adhesive over the entire surface. Vehicle signs shall be allowed, provided they do not increase the dimensions of vehicles in excess of one-eighth inch in any directions. All political signs shall be securely fastened, anchored, placed and maintained so as not to constitute a hazard.

(c) Location. political signs shall not be placed on any city-owned property or within any road or street right-of-way. No signs shall be posted on trees, utility poles or fence posts.

(d) Written consent. Any political sign placed on any commercial or industrial zoned property within the city limits must have on file with the building department written consent from the property owner prior to placement. Written permission of the property owner is not required for placement of signs in residentially zoned districts.

(e) Deposit. A deposit as set forth in appendix B to this code shall be paid to the city before any signs (for or against) for the purpose of a vote of general election. The deposit shall be refunded, provided the signs are removed within five days of the election.

(f) District requirements. political signs shall follow district requirements per table 94-96-1.