Chapter 2-9

Elections – Political Campaign Signs

2-9-2 Qualification of Candidates – Alternatives For Nomination

Any person who is a registered voter and has resided in the City for a continuous period of 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the election shall be qualified and may become a candidate for municipal office upon:

1. Filing a declaration of candidacy in accordance with section 20-5-10(5), Utah Code Annotated, 1953, as amended, or

2. Filing a Nomination Petition in accordance with sections 20-5-10(6) and (7) Utah Code Annotated, 1953, as amended,

3. Nomination by convention or committee pursuant to the provisions of section 20-5-11, Utah Code Annotated, 1953, as amended.

(UCA 20-5-10 & 20-5-11) Added in Codification

2-9-3.1 Signs on Public Property Prohibited – Exceptions

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to place a political campaign sign upon any publicly owned property within Helper City except at political conventions and rallies held in City-owned buildings.

2-9-3.2 Signs on Private Property – Conditions

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to place or cause to be placed a political campaign sign upon any private property in Helper City without first obtaining the permission of the owner of the property upon which the sign is to be placed. Any political campaign sign in Helper City shall not obstruct the view of vehicular traffic so as to create a traffic hazard.

2-9-3.3 Time Limitations for Political Signs – Removal Required

No political campaign sign shall be placed or erected on any private property more than 60 days prior to the primary election, and all such signs shall be removed not more than 7 days after the general election. Any political campaign sign placed on a public building being used as the site of a political convention or rally shall be removed immediately at the conclusion of the convention or rally.

2-9-3.4 Penalty

Violation of any provisions of this section (2-9-3) shall be a Class C Misdemeanor.