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Commission hears complaints about proliferation of storm- and post-storm advertising signs; county plans additional sweeps
Summary
Commissioners received reports that advertising signs and contractor placards remain widely posted after the hurricane and election; county staff said they have removed more than 400 signs in an initial sweep and plan further removal efforts when weather permits.
Augusta-Richmond County commissioners heard complaints about the proliferation of temporary advertising signs — roofing, tree services and political placards — following a recent hurricane. Planning and code-enforcement staff told commissioners they conducted a sweep over a recent holiday period and removed more than 400 signs countywide, and that two to three additional sweeps are planned when weather allows.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the signs are attached to utility poles, trees and right-of-way areas and create visual blight, possible right-of-way obstructions and unsafe conditions. Staff noted some signs are inexpensive and proprietors often do not retrieve them after placement.
What staff will do: Code enforcement and the marshal’s office will continue coordinated sweeps; staff encouraged residents to report fallen or leaning regulatory signs and to provide locations of advertising signs needing removal. The county said it will prioritize signs in right-of-way locations and intersections and will repeat sweeps over the coming months.
Ending: Commissioners asked staff to continue coordinated removal efforts and to notify commissioners of reporting procedures so constituents can report problem signs.
