Signs, signs everywhere in Paradise Valley
OPINION — As many of you have pointed out to me, and certainly a growing problem, our Town is being taken over by large, potentially illegal construction/builder/contractor advertising signs everywhere.
Although their work and continued developments are welcome, after months of political signs the fatigue over signs everywhere is not only unsightly, but it’s taking away from our most unique features – our open space and beautiful residential neighborhoods.
I brought this up recently at a previous council meeting and my colleagues unanimously supported enforcing our current sign ordinance. Obviously, those who continue to violate that ordinance even after our staff’s direction to enforce the ordinance is purely disrespectful. Not only are they too large and tall, but they also block our line of sight with oncoming traffic on corners, making driving unsafe, and they’re constantly placed in our town ROW, which is potentially illegal.
Violators need to understand the nuisance from our perspective. We as residents will always have construction to deal with. Whether it’s remodeling or full teardowns, our town is always under reconstruction. Looking at signs as large as 4ft x 8ft everywhere is not only potentially illegal, but also unsightly. Per our town code, a residential sign can be no larger than three square and no taller than three feet. And that includes any sign placed on temporary construction fencing. This is the typical size of a realtor sign before the large wood post is added, lifting it over three feet in height and making it another potentially illegal violation.
With 25 mph speeds almost everywhere, don’t worry, your sign placed legally can still be read by a passerby at those speeds.
If you are tired of signs, signs, everywhere a sign, call our code enforcement department and report it. The number is 480-348-3523. Enough is enough!
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