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Middleburg leaders seek tougher enforcement of sandwich-board signs after accessibility, safety complaints
Summary
Council directed staff to draft revised enforcement language and consider higher fines and permit suspensions after repeated improper placement of sidewalk signs raised safety and liability concerns.
Councilors and staff discussed stepped-up enforcement of private sandwich-board signs and other encroachments in the town right of way, citing safety, accessibility and cumulative clutter downtown.
"So currently, the town has placed out four signs, town provided. They're being removed each evening and placed back each morning...our enforcement options regarding signs or other encroachments in the right of way are maybe a little bit outdated or perhaps not as robust as…
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