During a recent government meeting, officials addressed concerns regarding the enforcement of regulations related to signs in public rights-of-way. The discussion highlighted the existing enforcement authority outlined in city ordinances, specifically referencing ordinance 13084, which grants the city the right to remove unlawfully placed signs.

City representatives clarified that any sign not in compliance with city policies is classified as a public nuisance. Such signs are tagged for notice, and if they are associated with a specific property, a notice is posted on the premises. However, challenges arise with off-premise signs, as there is no location to post a notice.

The protocol stipulates that if a sign remains unaddressed for 72 hours after being tagged, the city is authorized to remove it. The sign's owner can reclaim it for a $25 administrative fee, along with a daily storage fee of $1. Officials emphasized that signs found in violation should not remain in the right-of-way for more than three days once identified.

Additionally, the meeting touched on the issue of dilapidated signs, which follow a different removal process than unlawfully placed signs. The city aims to maintain visual clarity and compliance within public spaces, ensuring that regulations are enforced effectively to reduce visual clutter.