04-22-1993 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• electrical code. Portable signs with red, yellow, amber, green, or blue lights or with lights that flash, blink, • or vary in intensity are prohibited. 4. Portable signs must comply with the setback requirements that would apply to on-premise signs in the zoning district in which the portable sign is to be located. Portable signs may not be placed on public right-of-way and may not be placed in such a manner as to create a hazard to traffic. 5. A portable sign must be tied down or secured in a manner prescribed by the Building Official to ensure the safe installation of said sign. 6. A portable sign, during the required intervening periods, must be completely removed from public view. Removal of the lettering is not considered to be in compliance with this section. 7. All damaged portable signs must be removed within forty- eight (48) hours of notification by the City until said sign has been repaired. 8. Portable signs may be used for on premise use only. 9. Nothing' in this section shall apply to political • advertising. 10. Violations of this section of the ordinance shall be subject to the enforcement procedures in Section Section 10-1003 Political Signs Temporary political signs placed for the duration of an election campaign shall not be subject to the requirements of this ordinance except that: 1. No political sign shall be placed within a sight triangle or in a manner which will otherwise create a traffic hazard. 2. No political sign shall be placed on or over a public right-of-way, whether used or unused, a utility easement or on utility poles. 3. All portable signs used for political advertising shall be anchored in a manner which will prevent their being blown about by a strong wind. 4. All political signs shall be removed no later than ten • (10) days after the election for which they were placed.