The City of Kenosha is reminding the public that a permit is required to display a banner, sign, decoration or obstruction in the public right-of-way.
The public right-of-way is generally the grassy area between the sidewalk and road. This includes, but is not limited to, feather signs and yard signs for special events, business advertising, yard and garage sales, political campaigns and grand openings.
General Ordinance 5.045 states, “No person, party, firm or corporation shall place any banner, sign, decoration, or obstruction in any public right-of-way without first obtaining the written permission of the Director of Public Works. The Common Council shall, from time to time, by Resolution, establish permit fees.”
First violation
If a banner, sign, decoration or obstruction is placed without proper permits, city staff will remove it from the public right-of-way and send a letter to the owner of the sign making them aware of the ordinance violation and providing information on where to pick up the sign.
For a second violation, additional enforcement actions may apply under General Ordinance 5.045.
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