§ 15-33. Penalties.

Violation of any section or part of this article shall be punishable as follows:

(1)

Any sign, poster or banner placed in violation of any section or part of this article may be removed by the Ouachita Parish Public Works Department and the cost attributable to such removal may be charged to the person or entity responsible for the activity described on the sign, poster or banner; and

(2)

The person or entity responsible for the activity described on the sign, poster or banner shall be subject to a fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00).

(3)

The person or entity responsible for any non-commercial activity (including charitable events, political campaigns and residential garage sales) described on the sign, poster or banner shall be subject to a fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) if the sign remains in a location prohibited by this article more than five (5) days following the activity or event described on said sign, poster or banner.

(4)

Each such sign placed in violation of this article shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.

(Ord. No. 8966, 9-7-10)