§ 38-77. Erection.

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(a)

Bracing, anchorage and supports. All ground signs shall be securely built, constructed and erected upon posts and standards sunk at least three feet below the natural surface of the ground. They shall be supported and braced by timbers, or metal rods in the rear thereof, extending from the top thereof to a point in the ground at least a distance equal to one-half the height of such sign, measured along the ground from the posts or standards upon which the sign is erected.

(b)

Supports creosoted. All posts, anchors and bracing of wood shall be treated to protect them from moisture by creosoting or other approved methods when they rest upon or enter into the ground.

(c)

Wind pressure and dead load requirements. All ground signs shall conform to the requirements of section 38-5 regarding wind pressure and dead load requirements.

(Code 1978, § 4-5-10-4; Code 1997, § 66-74)

                    
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