Nevada County Public Works announced an active crackdown on private signs placed within county road rights-of-way, citing increasing roadway obstructions and compromised sightlines along local roadways. According to the Nevada County Public Works department, unauthorized signage—including political signs, real estate signs, sales advertisements, and event signs—creates dangerous distractions for drivers and blocks routine maintenance access to road shoulders and drainage infrastructure.
Removal and Retrieval Protocols for Confiscated Signage
Crews are actively removing all private signs discovered within the county road right-of-way. Property owners attempting to retrieve confiscated items face a 60-day holding window at the Nevada County Operations Center. Retrievals require a scheduled appointment, and owners may receive a formal violation letter alongside an associated fine for placing unpermitted items in public transit corridors.
Under Nevada County Code of Ordinances Section 16.06.020, local authorities cannot issue Encroachment Permits for signage that remains strictly private in nature. Encroachment permits are required any time work or temporary use of the right-of-way could obstruct the free use of the roadway by the public. Consequently, county officials urge residents, local businesses, and community organizations to secure explicit permission from private landowners to install displays outside of the public right-of-way entirely. All private installations must strictly adhere to Nevada County Code Section 12.04.112 governing signs.
Who to Contact for County Right-of-Way and Code Compliance Questions
Residents seeking clarification regarding county road rights-of-way or sign retrieval appointments can reach the Nevada County Department of Public Works by phone at (530) 265-1411 or via email at [email protected]. Individuals with specific questions concerning regulations on private property must direct inquiries to the Department of Code Compliance at (530) 265-1222 by selecting option 4, or through email at [email protected].
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