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Audubon leaders agree to review sign ordinance amid free-speech and enforcement concerns
Summary
The mayor and commissioners discussed whether Audubon's sign ordinance is outdated, raising questions about timing around elections, size and location restrictions, flags and enforcement consistency; the borough solicitor will compare models and present alternatives for future action.
Mayor Jakubowski and the commissioners discussed concerns that the borough's current sign ordinance may be outdated and difficult to enforce consistently. Topics raised included time frames for temporary signs versus year-round displays, distinctions between election signs and advocacy/call-to-action signs, flags, allowable sizes and quantities, location on property and concerns about potential restrictions on free speech.
The board agreed this is a balancing act among government limits, individuals' expression, aesthetics, advertising interests and enforcement consistency. The borough solicitor agreed to compare the current ordinance with other models and prepare an alternative for the commissioners to review at a future meeting.
No ordinance changes were adopted at the caucus; the discussion was recorded for follow-up and solicitor review.
