Let's keep Fallbrook beautiful

I spent this last week tearing down old posters and signs from utility poles. Some dated a month ago for garage sales. I personally consider this trash. The municipal code says it is “unlawful for any person to nail, tack, paste, paint or otherwise attach any poster, bill or other advertising material” to trees, poles and public fixtures.

But for those who like the legal aspect: 142.1206 Violations of Sign Regulations (a) It is unlawful to do the following: (1) Place, post, paint or secure any sign, pennant, flag, banner, balloon, or similar attention-seeking device on public property or within the public right-of-way unless otherwise provided in the Municipal Code or specific state statute; (2) Place any lettering, card, poster, or notice of any kind on any curb, sidewalk, street, pole, post, utility box, hydrant, bridge, tree, building, or other surface that is located on public property or in the public right-of-way unless otherwise provided in the Municipal Code or specific state statute; (3) Display any sign without the required Sign Permit Sticker; or (4) Erect any sign on any premises contrary to the provisions of this division. (b) Violations of any provisions of this division shall be subject to the enforcement provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1. Violations of this division shall be treated as strict liability offenses regardless of intent.

Fallbrook is starting to look a little scruffy and you can help by not posting and/or help in cleaning up this visual blight. Thank you.

Jan Scott