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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Deadly force against Green shooter justified, grand jury says ... Camp White Military Museum tells the stories behind acts of bravery ... Racism must be fought with 'honesty and boldness,' OSF actor tells gathering ... Deadly force against Green shooter justified, grand jury says ... Camp White Military Museum tells the stories behind acts of bravery ... Racism must be fought with 'honesty and boldness,' OSF actor tells gathering ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Yard sale signs in right of way are illegal Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 2, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jul. 2, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News You stated in your May 6 column that temporary signs, posted to make money, need a permit. No one hanging yard sale signs on a light post or a box on a sidewalk has a permit. Can I, as a private, law-abiding (mostly) citizen, remove those signs that are left out after the sale date? — William J., via email William, while yard sale signs are a form of outdoor advertising, the city’s planning department does not issue permits for them. That means any yard sale sign in the public right of way is illegal, per Municipal Code 6.360. However, as you noted, the rule is widely ignored. “It’s so prolific, and most people have no idea it’s unlawful,” said Medford police Sgt. Don Lane. However, community service officers are too busy dealing with tall weed and grass complaints during the summer to follow through with every yard sale sign placed on sidewalks and utility poles, Lane said. Lane recommends that you contact code enforcement (541-774-2016) before removing any yard sale signs in order to avoid problems with your neighbors. “The only caveat of that is if it’s an old, dilapidated sign and the event has come and gone so it’s basically rubbish,” he said. “I personally have no problem with them removing the sign. But, when in doubt, contact code enforcement.” For anyone hosting a yard sale, signs can be placed on private property — with the property owner’s permission, of course — if the sign is no larger than 6 square feet, Lane said. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected] . To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 2, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501