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Signs on Poles Focus of New Legislation
(Fall, 2003)
Unsightly signs on public poles for anything from junk removal to political candidates may soon be a thing of the past. SFB is supporting legislation introduced by Supervisor Fiona Ma (District 4-The Sunset) that if passed will prohibit all signs on public utility poles and lampposts. The legislation would also impose fines on those who continue to illegally post signs.
According to Supervisor Ma, the City spends over $450,000 a year removing signs and repainting public poles. The fines outlined in this legislation would recover the cost of removing and repairing the damage that illegally posted signs cause, thus ensuring enforcement of the legislation.
In order to provide space for signs announcing garage sales, lost pets and local events, Supervisor Ma is looking into creating community bulletin boards as an alternative means to post notices in the city. Supervisor Ma's legislation also addresses the placement of handbills on private property, requiring that handbills be secured in a way so they cannot blow away.
This sign legislation is long overdue and SFB applauds Supervisor Ma's courage in bringing this legislation before the Board of Supervisors.
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