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(4) A sandwich sign may be placed in front of a business in a I, B-1 and B-2 Zone during business hours. The content of the sandwich sign must be relevant to business. Such a sign must not obstruct a sidewalk or the normal pedestrian path of travel. (See definition of "sandwich sign" in definitions) (6) Lawn signs. A single lawn sign shall be allowed on any lot without permit, provided it is in compliance (a) The sign does not exceed three feet in height and six square feet in area; (b) The sign is not displayed for more than 30 days; (c) The sign is not illuminated; (d) The sign maintains at least 12 feet from the edge of pavement or curb and 5 feet from all lot lines; (e) The sign does not impede the traffic or visibility of pedestrians, bicycles or motorists; (f) Signs are not permitted on vacant lots; (g) Nonresidential lots exceeding 100 feet in width are permitted one additional sign. (h) Shall not be advertising an off-site business. (7) Political and temporary election signs. (a) Political signs; provided, however, political signs may be erected on a building designated as "party headquarters" for a recognized party. Such political signs may be erected not more than 30 days prior to the election and must be removed within 24 hours after the election. No sign permit shall be required for such signs. (b) Temporary election signs. For each parcel, one temporary election sign with a surface area of four-square feet or less may be displayed for each candidate and each issue. Such political signs may be erected not more than 30 days prior to the election and must be removed within two days after the election to which it pertains. The temporary election signs allowed under this section are in addition to a temporary free expression sign and any other sign allowed under this chapter. Sign shall not exceed four feet in height. A temporary election sign shall be set back a minimum of five feet from any lot line. No permit is required for a temporary election sign under this subsection. Placement of signs prior to 30 days or failure to remove said signs within the removal time period or will result in a fine of $25 per sign, per day to the property owner. (8) For sale, for rent, sold and open house signs. (a) One nonilluminated for sale, for rent or sold sign not exceeding four square feet shall be erected on the premises or property to which it pertains. Sold signs are to be removed within seven days of posting. No permit shall be required. (b) No open house sign shall be: [1] Placed on public rights-of-way; or [2] Located more than 1/2 mile from the property for sale.