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Staff to coordinate with police to remove illegal signs from public right‑of‑way
Summary
Staff reported on illegal off‑site advertising signs attached to poles and in rights‑of‑way; Police Department community service officers will prioritize removal and public works will assist where equipment is needed.
At the Feb. 25 meeting staff presented a brief report on illegal advertising signs placed on utility poles and in public rights‑of‑way and explained how the city handles removal.
Staff said most signs of this type are illegal when attached to poles, traffic signs or placed on public property. The usual removal path is a complaint to the Police Department, which coordinates community service officers and volunteers to remove small signs; where a pole‑mounted sign is out of reach, Public Works provides equipment and staff assistance. Planner Darren (staff) told commissioners the city’s volunteer and code enforcement resources already remove many signs and that the Police Department has put this issue on its list for removal.
Commissioners discussed safety concerns for both people installing and removing high‑mounted signs and the visual impact of signs left in the right‑of‑way. Commissioner Conley noted accidents can occur when signs are removed from state‑right‑of‑way locations and urged enforcement. The commission asked staff to follow up with the Police Department and to remove the specific, persistent signs identified in staff’s field review. Staff confirmed the Police Department committed to a prompt cleanup.
Staff said the issue will be managed through existing enforcement channels and that residents can report signs to the Police Department for quicker removal.
