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The purpose of the ordinance is to provide for safe and well-maintained environments in communities. Illegal signs can be a hazard if they become loose and fall into the street or hit a pedestrian.

Signs are a hazard if they block the view of motorists or pedestrians. Signs can damage the structural integrity of poles and create a hazard for utility workers.

Signs may not be placed in right-of-way areas. Definition of a right of way may vary throughout the city, but as a rule of thumb it includes streets, curbs, medians, traffic lights, utility poles and unimproved shoulders of streets up to private property lines and generally 2 1/2 feet beyond sidewalks.

Placing any type of sign in these areas is illegal, including A-frame signs on sidewalks and on private property. Phoenix encourages individuals who have placed signs in rights of way to remove them before citations are issued.

The safest and perhaps the best way to spread the word about your garage sale, lost dog or other personal message is to advertise in one of the many newspapers and community publications in the Valley. You may also ask permission to advertise on bulletin boards at neighborhood grocery stores or coin-operated laundries.

Business owners have the right to attract customers and advertise by posting signs on their property as long as they have received the necessary sign permit from the Development Services Department. Permit applications are available by calling (602) 495-0301.

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