We often see illegal signs in our neighborhood so this is good news that the message is being heard and that fines and enforcement is working.
Community signs, on main roads are allowed if they promote an event. Commercial signs are not unless on private property. Only during an election are campaign signs allowed, but they must follow several rules. For example, cannot be near a bus stop, cannot be within 30m of any intersection, can not be on restricted roadways (Memorial, Crowchild etc) cannot be on school grounds, and if the sign blocks a motorists view, it has to go. If you see an illegal sign you can call 311.
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‘Ward 5 Coun. Raj Dhaliwal said he’s seen a big change. A good change. Residents are noticing it, too. (Article)
In a briefing note to councillors as a part of the Nov. 27 Community Development Committee agenda, city administration provided an update on their attempts to curb the proliferation of illegal signs on Calgary streets.
Last October signaled a change in how the City of Calgary dealt with problem road signs. They started shifting the duties of dealing with road signs from bylaw officers to the city’s mobility unit. The belief was that mobility/roads crews were in a more convenient position to deal with potential sign infractions through the normal course of road and boulevard maintenance.’
