Residents encouraged to report neglected signs

(March 4, 2009) - City Council is asking citizens to help fight urban blight by reporting dilapidated roadside business signs to the City’s Action Center.

The City’s sign ordinance was strengthened in November, giving property owners who have been cited for a violation 30 days to bring their sign into compliance. Those who do not comply could receive a citation.

Signs that are damaged, deteriorated, defaced, abandoned, illegible or no longer advertise the business on the property could be in violation of the ordinance.

To report a dilapidated sign, call the Action Center at 297-2535 or submit a request online at City of Oklahoma City | News. Customer service representatives will need the address of the dilapidated sign.

“Neglected signs are not only an eyesore, but they contribute to the deterioration of our business districts and neighborhoods,” said Planning Director Russell Claus. “Removing these nuisances will go a long way to beautifying Oklahoma City.”