§ 70-201. Political advertising., Article XXI. Signs, Chapter 70. Zoning, Code of Ordinances, North Hempstead

A "political sign" is defined as any advertising or identification sign or device, the purpose of which is to identify or promote the election of any person seeking public office or any organization established or formed for the purpose of promoting the election of such person.

Sign allowance. Wall signs shall be permitted in business and industrial districts and shall comply with the provisions of Article XXI, § 70-196J(1)(b) of this ordinance.

No sign shall be erected prior to six weeks before election for which the permit was obtained.

All political signs shall be removed within 10 days after the election for which the permit was obtained.

No sign shall obstruct traffic.

A permit must be obtained for the erection of political wall signs from the Building Department of the Town of North Hempstead, but no permit shall be issued for the erection of a political wall sign on any vacant or abandoned building or structure.

Permit requirement. It shall be unlawful to erect a political wall sign without first having secured a permit therefor from the Building Department of the Town of North Hempstead.

Fees. A permit shall be issued from the Building Department, provided that the person, firm or corporation shall deposit a performance bond of $1,000 or $50 in cash with the Building Department to assure the removal of said political wall sign within 10 days after the election for which the permit was obtained.

This section shall not prohibit the use of painted panels or poster panels for political advertising on existing billboards constructed pursuant to § 70-196M of this ordinance.