§121.0502 Presumption of Responsible Party

The responsible party for the placement or posting of signs in violation of this division or Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 12 (Sign Regulations) is presumed to be the person or organization whose name appears on the signs in the following situations:

• (a) The candidate seeking election to any office or position;

• (b) The party supporting or opposing a ballot initiative or candidate;

• (c) Any party whose name, telephone, facsimile, or address appears on a sign advertising property for sale, lease, or rent or providing directional information to the property;

• (d) The property owner, lessee, or renter of a property used for commercial activities or events, including garage, alley, yard, or other similar sales;

• (e) The party whose name, telephone, facsimile, or address appear on a sign advertising an event or activity; or

• (f) The property owner, manager, or tenant of the property on which an activity or event occurs.

• (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)