What is Solid Waste Management?s role in illegal signs enforcement?
A. The Division of Public Works, Bureau of Solid Waste Management, is responsible for enforcing the City?s illegal sign ordinance. Q. What constitutes an illegal sign? A. Basically, any unauthorized signage placed on public property. Q. What does the illegal sign ordinance state? A. You may access and read this full ordinance. Click Here to download and view a printable copy in PDF format. Q. How long has there been an illegal sign ordinance? A. Approximately 38 years (since 1967). Q. Is there more emphasis being given to enforcing the illegal sign ordinance now than before? A. As with any ordinance, enforcement is always a challenge and, over the years, the degree of enforcement has varied depending on available resources. In late 2004, the Division of Public Works assumed responsibility of removal and enforcement from the Division of Public Services and, since that time, Public Works has developed a program of enforcement which is consistent with the intent of the ordinance, leaving
