A. It shall be unlawful to attach to utility poles, directional or traffic control signals, or any other structures in the public right-of-way, any of the following: advertising signs, posters, vending machines, or any similar object which presents a hazard to, or endangers the lives of, electrical workers. Any attachment to utility poles shall only be made with the permission of the utility involved, and shall be placed not less than 12 feet above the surface of the ground.

B. Violation – Penalty. Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be guilty of a criminal misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $30.00. On a second or subsequent conviction for a violation of this section within a five-year period, a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $75.00 and not more than $500.00. (Ord. 1964 § 1, 1993)