V. Offenses Against Property

Chapter 9.32
ILLEGAL SIGNPOSTING

Sections:

9.32.070    Illegal posting of signs.

9.32.070 Illegal posting of signs.

A.    No person, business, or corporation shall post, place, or attach in any way, or cause to be posted, placed, or attached, any sign, placard, handbill, or advertisement upon the property of another without the permission of the property owner or the permission of the person having legal control over the property; provided, that the placement of handbills on the real property of another is permissible where directed to the owner or occupant and not to those passing by. All signs legally posted by the provisions of this section shall be removed by the person responsible for their posting within forty-eight hours after the termination of the event being advertised. It shall be prima facie evidence to cite the person legally responsible for the premises for any violations of this section when the sign being posted indicates the advertised event is to take place on those premises. Further, the head of any business or corporation shall be responsible for the posting of any signs owned by that business or corporation. Illegal posting of signs is a misdemeanor.

B.    This section shall not apply to any posting, placing or attaching of official notices by any governmental agencies which affect the property owner or person(s) in control of the property or the property itself.

C.    This section shall not apply to any posting, placing or attaching of a notice by any person upon any motor vehicle to inform the owner thereof of an accident involving said motor vehicle either on private property or on the public right-of-way in compliance with the laws of the state of Washington.

D.    For the purposes of this section, “handbill” shall mean a flyer, door hanger, postcard or other similar instrument that is used to promote the sale of goods, services, programs, or items subject to an election. (Ord. 07-13 § 1, 2007: Ord. 97-867 § 1, 1998: Ord. 453 § 23, 1982)