Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 3 — ADVERTISING AND SIGNS›Article III — SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Redwood City Municipal Code § 3.146 Abatement
Redwood City Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Redwood City
Cite as: Redwood City Municipal Code § 3.146 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 3.145. - GENERAL PROHIBITION:¶
Unless specifically authorized by this Article, or some other authorization duly adopted by the City Council, no signs may be displayed on public property by private parties. No sign may be displayed on public property unless a permit therefore has first been issued or the subject sign is expressly exempted from the permit requirement by this or another applicable policy statement or other authorization approved by the City Council.
(Ord. No. 2309, § 2, 5-7-07)
Sec. 3.146. - ABATEMENT:¶
All permits must be consistent with this Article. Any sign posted on public property within the City, contrary to the sections stated herein, may be summarily removed as a trespass and a nuisance by the City pursuant to this Division and Chapter 14 of this Code. Property and/or sign owners who have signs removed by the City may be charged for all costs associated with said removal. Removed signs will be held by the City for a period of thirty (30) days and the property/sign owner notified of same. Failure to respond to the notification may result in the sign(s) destruction or disposal by the City.
(Ord. No. 2309, § 2, 5-7-07)
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