Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services (DPS) recently rounded up 1,050 signs illegally planted in public spaces. On Tuesday, teams scoured the county’s roads for rogue signage, yanking everything from outdated campaign signs to miscellaneous advertisements out of the ground. With the Nov. 5 general election now over, the signs have been cleared from public spaces. DPS regularly conducts similar clean-up efforts to maintain the county’s appearance.
According to a
Montgomery County press release
, the signs were spotted peppering the public rights-of-way. In response, DPS launched a coordinated “sign sweep,” with inspectors and field supervisors working in teams to target specific areas. However, the sweep was limited to county-maintained roads and did not extend to private property.
The signs were transported to the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station in Derwood for recycling. Residents frustrated by the proliferation of illegal signs have options for recourse. DPS has streamlined the complaint process, encouraging community members to visit their website and click the “property complaint” button. Complaint submissions can remain anonymous, providing a hassle-free way to report issues. For problems along state roadways, DPS points to the Maryland State Highway Administration’s online complaint form, clearly eager to ensure that every rogue sign finds its way out of residents’ sightline, according to the
same press release.
For more granular details regarding what’s allowed and what’s not when it comes to signage in Montgomery County, DPS suggests consulting Chapter 59 Zoning Section 6.7.7. Signs in the Public Right-of-Way. It’s a resource likely to be eye-opening for the curious resident or the entrepreneur considering where to stake their next sign. For those with any lingering inquiries or a need for clarification, MC 311 or 240-777-0311 are the numbers to call.
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