Lawndale Municipal Code Art. II Basic Policies

As to private parties and governmental entities other than the city, only signs authorized by this chapter may be built, displayed, erected or maintained on city property, as defined herein. Authorization may take the form of a permit or an exemption from a permit requirement. If a sign is authorized, it is subject to the permit requirement unless it is specifically exempted therefrom by this chapter.

(Ord. 985-07 § 1)

The director is authorized and directed to enforce and administer the provisions of this chapter. A violation of this section is punishable as an infraction pursuant to Section 1.08.030 of this code or punishable as a misdemeanor pursuant to Section 1.08.020 of this code. Violations of this chapter may also be enforced by administrative proceedings, a civil action, including declaratory or injunctive relief. In any action, attorneys' fees may be received by the prevailing party.

(Ord. 985-07 § 1; Ord. 1020-09 § 9)

The portions of Chapter 17.76 dealing with permits, appeals and sign-related decisions are incorporated herein to the extent they are relevant.

(Ord. 985-07 § 1)

Interpretations of this chapter shall be made initially by the director, whose decision may be appealed in the same manner as any other sign-related decision.

(Ord. 985-07 § 1)

The city declares its intent that all city property shall not function as a designated public forum, unless some specific portion of public property is designated herein as a public forum of one particular type; in such case, the declaration as to public forum type shall apply strictly and only to the specified area and the specified time period.

(Ord. 985-07 § 1)