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Public Works plans citywide sign sweep; council discusses disposal fees and exemptions
Summary
Public Works announced a sign sweep to remove unpermitted temporary signs; staff said 34 signs are currently permitted and that other temporary signs will be collected. Council discussed whether to charge a disposal fee and agreed periodic sweeps are likely to continue.
Public Works told the council it will run a sign sweep at the end of the month to remove unpermitted temporary signage, noting the city has 34 permitted signs and that many banners, sandwich boards and event signs are unpermitted. Staff said last time the sweep produced public pushback but stressed enforcement was necessary to manage clutter and safety.
Public Works suggested possible recurring sweeps (twice a year or quarterly) and discussed a modest disposal fee for owners who fail to obtain permits. Council members raised concerns about notifying community groups and noncommercial signs (for example, Crime Stoppers or neighborhood banners) and asked Public Works to coordinate outreach before the sweep. Staff said elected officials'signage rules and right-of-way ownership (city/county/state) will be considered in enforcement decisions.
Public Works also reported progress on Oyster Park railing replacement and invited council to anticipate some short closures while beams arrive. No formal action was taken; staff will return with implementation details and proposed ordinance language for sign enforcement and disposal fees.
