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individual may place a political sign on a property, they must obtain the consent of the owner of the property. (9) Signs shall be securely fastened to the support stakes or posts, and inserted or anchored to the ground in such a fashion that weather conditions will not cause them to fall, bend, lean or twist. (10) Any damage to property caused by the signs shall be repaired upon removal. (11) Only the signs wluch are of candidates or issues which are on the ballot for electors in the Municipality shall be permitted to be located within the Municipality. (12) Candidates are personally responsible to keep a constant watch on their signs and to maintain such signs in good condition, and to insure their continual compliance with this Code. In the event signs are no longer in good condition and are found to be deteriorating, candidates are personally responsible to replace or remove such sign immediately. (13) Any violation of this section shall cause notice from the Building Commissioner's office to the candidate, who shall correct the violation immediately, but not more than seventy-two hours from the time of the notification. Thereafter, the Building Commissioner shall have the authority to move the location of such signs to comply with the requirements of this section. In the event there is no location on the lot to appropriately place the signs, the Building Commissioner shall contact the candidate to dispense with the sign or make other arrangements with the property owner. In regard to signs placed in violation of this section in the right-of--way or on public property, the Building Commissioner shall have the authority to remove such signs and place them in the Service Garage for seven days, and may destroy such signs thereafter if not claimed by the candidate. (e) Temporary Signs. Temporary signs, including special event signs, promotional signs and other similar signs are permitted subject to the following provisions: (1) Portable menu and sandwich boards shall be permitted. Such signs shall not exceed nee-E9} two (2) square feet by three (3) square feet. Such signs shall be placed no less than ~~ ten (10) feet from the publicright-of--way provided an unobstructed walkway is reserved for such public passage. All such signs located in the right of way shall be approved by the Building Commissioner. Signs shall be permitted during business hours only. (2) Banners, including temporary advertising, special event or announcement type banners, shall be permitted after approval by the Building Commissioner as to their size and location and so long as the banners conform with the regulations set forth below: A. The banner shall be attached to the front of the building and shall not be displayed for longer than seven days for periods not to exceed twice in any calendar year. B. The banner shall not exceed two (2) square feet by three (3) square feet of total sign coverage at any given display event; and C. No more than one banner maybe erected or displayed for any given business or event at any one time.