Keep EM beautiful by removing signs promptly

Eagle Mountain City officials are reminding residents to be mindful about removing yard, garage sale, and event signs once their events conclude. The city cites growing concerns over environmental impact, public safety, and the overall aesthetics of the community. With more signs being left in place after events, city officials are taking steps to raise awareness and encourage residents to take responsibility.

The reminder comes after Neighborhood Improvement officers noticed a significant increase in signs being left out past the weekend. The officers are finding yard sale and other signs more frequently than usual that need to be collected.

Neighborhood Improvement Clerk Krista Johnson said, “The Neighborhood Improvement Officers have been noticing more and more signs being left out past the weekend.”

While the exact cause of the increase is not fully understood, it may be related to the city’s growing population and the corresponding rise in community events. Regardless of the reason, officials stress that leaving signs up beyond their intended timeframe has multiple negative consequences.

Johnson explained, “It’s extra garbage that potentially could end up in a drain somewhere if it’s blown off the poles. It’s peeling paint off of posts and could cause distractions for commuters. So it’s a safety concern as well as just an environmental concern for the city.”

To help manage the issue, the city requires residents to submit a sign placement application through the city website. Johnson added, “We do ask that they submit an application through the website and that does come directly to myself. This helps us track sign usage and ensures compliance with city regulations.”

Neighborhood Improvement officers conduct regular checks, especially on Mondays, to monitor compliance and ensure that signs are removed on time. “They are actively out there paying attention to anything that happened several days ago, because it does state in the regulations that the sign should come down the day your event ends,” Johnson said.

While the city has the authority to issue courtesy notices or, as a last resort, fines for noncompliance, Johnson emphasized that enforcement is not the primary goal. “We’re really not looking to fine anybody. We just want residents to be a little more proactive about taking their signs down after their events,” she said.

Residents are encouraged to do their part in keeping Eagle Mountain clean, safe, and beautiful by promptly removing signs and following city guidelines. By taking these small steps, residents can help maintain the beauty and safety of their community while preventing unnecessary environmental and safety hazards. To submit a sign application, visit the link below.