A proliferation of private signs on public property has been an ongoing problem for city staff.
Of particular concern are signs placed on power poles and other infrastructure 91裸聊视频� not 8x10 pieces of paper noting an upcoming garage sale, but significantly larger, professionally made sign boards advertising local businesses. On May 1, nine of these signs could be found on a power pole, with another one on the ground beside it, at the intersection of Auto Road and 10th Avenue SE.
91裸聊视频淣one of them are legal,91裸聊视频� said city planning and community services director Gary Buxton. 91裸聊视频淭he placement of those signs essentially on public property, whether it91裸聊视频檚 our our light pole or a BC Hydro pole, it91裸聊视频檚 not allowed.91裸聊视频�
Buxton said the placement of private signs in public spaces has been a 91裸聊视频渃onstant enforcement battle.91裸聊视频�
91裸聊视频淥ccasionally we go out and we contact the businesses and ask them to take them down, occasionally we take them down. and then new ones come91裸聊视频�,91裸聊视频� said Buxton. 91裸聊视频淚t literally is just a constant battle for us to try and keep a lid on these things.91裸聊视频�
BC Hydro also discourages signs, posters, banners and other objects being placed on power poles.
91裸聊视频淪igns, posters, banners or other objects on utility poles create a safety hazard for BC Hydro line crews who need clear access to poles at any time of day or night and in any weather,91裸聊视频� said BC Hydro in an email. 91裸聊视频淎 worker can be injured attempting to climb a pole with these obstructions or by the nails that are used to attach the sign. It is for those reasons that the posting of anything on the poles under any circumstances is not permitted.91裸聊视频�
BC Hydro said signage on poles can also be a safety hazard to Telus and Shaw crews.
BC Hydro also discourages signs, posters, banners and other objects being placed on power poles.
91裸聊视频淪igns, posters, banners or other objects on utility poles create a safety hazard for BC Hydro line crews who need clear access to poles at any time of day or night and in any weather,91裸聊视频� said BC Hydro in an email. 91裸聊视频淎 worker can be injured attempting to climb a pole with these obstructions or by the nails that are used to attach the sign. It is for those reasons that the posting of anything on the poles under any circumstances is not permitted.91裸聊视频�
BC Hydro said signage on poles can also be a safety hazard to Telus and Shaw crews.
91裸聊视频淪igns on utility poles violate WorkSafe BC91裸聊视频檚 Occupational Health and Safety Regulations,91裸聊视频� said BC Hydro. 91裸聊视频淲e realize most people are not aware of the potential hazard this creates for our crews or of the regulation by WorkSafe, so we are asking individuals and businesses to refrain from using poles as public notice boards.
91裸聊视频淲e ask folks if they have posted something on a utility pole please take the time to remove it. BC Hydro reserves the right to remove any sign at anytime.91裸聊视频�
The placement of signage in Salmon Arm is regulated by the the city91裸聊视频檚 sign bylaw, Bylaw 2880. For clarification around the placement of signs, people can may contact city hall at 250-804-2000.
91裸聊视频淭he basic principle is you can91裸聊视频檛 advertise your business on public property,91裸聊视频� said Buxton.
The above story was updated with additional information on May 2.
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