Lansdale Borough Hall.
The Lansdale Borough Code Enforcement Committee had a discussion about lost dog and political signage during their work session meeting on Wednesday night.
“We talked about recent code cases, with the most notable being the lost dog signs that have been popping up all over the borough, and I’ve seen them in Montgomery Township, as well,” said Councilman Jack Hansen, as he gave his committee report to borough council.
Hansen stated that signage for lost dogs falls under the category of “event signs,” which allow signage to be posted seven days prior to an event. The signage must then be taken down within seven days following the event, meaning the maximum amount of time a lost dog sign can be posted is 14 days.
“So, for the lost dog signs, we’re all very concerned about lost dogs and we’d like to see them get their pets back,” said Hansen. “But, we’re allowing 14 days for the signs to be up, and then they should be removed.”
Hansen also cautioned borough residents to refrain from posting signs on utility poles, as the borough then has to send out a crew member to remove the sign, and it also poses safety risks to utility workers who have to climb or work on the pole.
Additionally, Hansen pointed out that we are nearing the primary election period, which means that election signage will soon be posted throughout the borough.
“One of the things coming up, is that we’re entering the political season,” said Hansen. “Political signs can be posted for 30 days prior to an election, but must be taken down within seven days after the period.”
“Our policy is to enforce the borough’s ordinances fairly and reasonably<” said John Ernst, Lansdale Borough Manager. “Staff does not routinely patrol the borough looking for code violations, but when a potential issue is brought to our attention, we are obligated to respond.”
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