Appendix 7300. Advertising and defacing of property in or adjacent to highways.

(a)

It is unlawful for any person to place or maintain any sign, billboard or advertisement in, over or on any public highway in the County.

(b)

It is unlawful for any person to paint or attach any sign or advertisement to or upon any property belonging to the County or to or upon any tree, tunnel, rock or other structure situated in any public highway or right-of-way of the County.

(c)

It is unlawful for any person to damage or deface any property belonging to the County or any tree, tunnel, rock or other structure situated in any public highway or right-of-way of the County.

(d)

It is unlawful for any person to damage or deface any tree, tunnel, rock or other structure situated on private property adjacent to and visible from any public highway in the County without the permission of the owner of the property.

(e)

Any sign, billboard, advertisement, defacement or damage existing in violation of the provisions of this section is a public nuisance and the Road Commissioner may immediately remove or repair it.

(f)

The provisions of this section shall not apply where they would conflict with any State statute, any zoning regulation of the County or any permit issued pursuant to such statute or zoning regulation.