§ 23-608. Illegal signs or illegal objects.

(a)

Except for signs or objects allowed to be placed without a permit, any sign or object placed in the County right-of-way without a permit shall be deemed abandoned by its owner at the time the sign or object was placed shall be deemed illegal and may be subject to removal by the Department without notice. The cost of removal shall be borne by the owner of the sign or object with a minimum cost of $50.00 per sign or object removed. Unless rebutted by clear and convincing evidence, any such sign or object shall be presumed to be owned by and attached by the person whose business name, business address, business telephone number, website, email address, trademark or servicemark is contained on the face of the sign or object.

(b)

Except to the extent permitted by Subtitle 27, Part 12, it shall be unlawful for a person to attach any sign or object to a traffic control device, roadside tree, public utility pole, or any other structure located within the County right-of-way. Unless rebutted by clear and convincing evidence, any such sign or object shall be presumed to be owned by and attached by the person whose business name, business address, business telephone number, website, email address, trademark or servicemark is contained on the face of the sign or object.

(CB-24-2009)