Hunts Point City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 18
41 SIGNS
§ 18.41.010 Allowed signs.
The following signs are allowed within the town:
(1)
Residential signs displaying names and house numbers only and not exceeding two square feet in size are allowed on private property.
(2)
Informational Signs. Temporary informational signs relating to political, religious or community events or issues are allowed on private property provided:
(a)
Political signs must comply with all state statutes or regulations regulating campaign advertising as they may be enacted or amended from time to time.
(b)
Political signs relating to a particular election must be removed within 48 hours following such election.
(c)
The total square footage of all such signs shall not exceed four square feet per residence.
(3)
Municipal Signs. Signs or temporary notices placed by the town for any municipal purpose are allowed.
(4)
Information Boxes. Clear boxes may be mounted on wooden posts adjacent to residences which are for sale containing informational flyers relating to the residence. Said boxes shall not exceed nine inches in width, 10 inches in height or two inches in depth. The posts upon which they are mounted shall be unpainted or painted a single neutral color. The box and post shall not be placed closer than three feet from an improved street or sidewalk. No signage shall be allowed upon the post or box.
(Ord. 301 § 1, 1995)
§ 18.41.020 Prohibited signs.
All signs not allowed under HPMC 18.41.010 are prohibited. Commercial signs of any nature are prohibited anywhere within the town. Commercial signs include but are not limited to:
(1)
Signs relating in any way to the sale or availability of goods or services.
(2)
Signs advertising property for sale or lease.
(3)
Signs identifying individuals or entities providing services such as signs of contractors, subcontractors, architects or developers, not including signs on vehicles traveling through the town or parked in conformance with the requirements of Chapter 10.10 HPMC.
(4)
Signs advertising garage sales or similar events.
(Ord. 301 § 2, 1995)
§ 18.41.030 Retroactivity.
Any noncomplying residential sign in place on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter (September 11, 1995) which conformed to the law in effect prior to September 11, 1995, may be permitted to remain in place but may not be altered or enlarged unless it is brought into compliance with this chapter.
(Ord. 301 § 3, 1995)
§ 18.41.040 Violations and penalties.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association to violate the provisions of this chapter. Any violation of this chapter shall be deemed a civil infraction and shall be punished by a civil fine not to exceed $250.00. Each day that a violation is continued or maintained shall be considered a separate civil infraction. Signs placed in violation of this chapter may be taken down and/or disposed of by any employee of the town, without prior notice. Signs placed in violation of this chapter may be impounded by any employee of the town, without prior notice. Impounded signs shall not be returned to the owner thereof until an impound fee of $20.00 has been paid. Impounded signs may be destroyed after 48 hours.
(Ord. 301 § 5, 1995)
