Nevada County Municipal Code Ch. 6 Signs—written Authorization

No signs shall be erected, placed or maintained upon any county road without first obtaining an Encroachment Permit from the Director of Public Works.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

The Director of Facilities nor the Director of Public Works shall not grant a Written Authorization or an encroachment Permit for a sign which is strictly private in nature including political, real estate, sales, events, etc.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

Where a sign is proposed by a private individual and/or company and the Director of Facilities determines that there will be a public benefit. Written Authorization may be granted on the following conditions:

1. The cost of the sign installation shall be paid for by the proponent.

2. That the sign shall become publicly owned and maintained.

3. The standards for the type, size and placement of information or semi-public signs shall be determined in each case by the Director of Facilities using accepted engineering practices.

4. The Director of Facilities shall collect the costs provided herein prior to the issuance of the written authorization. No charge shall be made for signs placed and maintained for governmental entities.

5. The Director of Facilities may limit the term of the written authorization.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

A. Violation of the provisions of this Section shall be an infraction and upon correction thereof, there shall be a mandatory fine imposed as follows:

1. For a first violation, a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00).

2. For a second violation of the same ordinance (section) within a twelve (12)-month period, a fine of two hundred dollars ($200.00).

3. For a third or subsequent violation of the same ordinance (section) within a twelve (12)-month period, a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00).

(Authority: Cal. Gov't Code § 25132.)

B. The Nevada County Code Enforcement Officer(s) shall be responsible for the enforcement of this Section.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))