Title
Discussion regarding the regulation of signs, and the proliferation of signs in public rights-of-way.
Summary
This item has been placed on the agenda to discuss the proliferation of signs in public rights-of-way and the extent to which they should be regulated. Signs in the public right-of-way are not permitted.
Status
The current regulation is:
§ 154.108 SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
(A) No signs shall be allowed in the public right-of-way, except for those specifically licensed or permitted by the city.
(B) Sign forfeiture. Any sign installed or placed on public property, except in conformance with the requirements of this section, shall be forfeited to the public and subject to confiscation. Owners shall be notified of any forfeited signs, which shall be held for a period of 30 days for remittitur if claimed. Every sign claimed shall be returned to the owner upon payment of a confiscation fee of $75.00 per sign.
(C) In addition to other remedies hereunder, the city shall have the right to recover from the owner and any person placing such a sign the full costs of removal and disposal of such sign.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends direction to staff that extends proactive removal of prohibited signs in the public right-of-way, incorporates appropriate communications with the public, and revisions to Section 154.108 to be more efficient.
Drafter
Trey Fletcher
Interim City Manager