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Council reviews draft ordinance requiring temporary work‑zone signage for contractors
Summary
Councilors reviewed a draft ordinance to require temporary signage or cones when contractors or lawn crews work in streets or sightlines, discussed education/grace periods and a $50 fine via city court, and agreed to bring the ordinance forward (three readings required).
Staff presented a draft ordinance to require signage or cones whenever work on city streets creates a sight‑line hazard, citing safety concerns where contractors park equipment in curves.
"We're recommending that we do require some sort of signage anytime that you're doing that for safety purposes," a staff member said. Council members discussed examples, enforcement and a proposed education period before levying fines. One council member suggested two warnings before enforcement; another emphasized using visual examples to help businesses comply.
City court fines were discussed as an enforcement tool; staff said the fine would be handled through city court and "not more than $50." Several council members favored outreach and a grace period for businesses, with incremental enforcement for repeat offenders.
Council agreed the ordinance would require three readings and asked staff to include it on the agenda so members could consider the exact violation penalties and an implementation schedule.
Next step: staff will prepare the ordinance for first reading, including recommended definitions, examples for signage, and suggested education/enforcement timelines.
