Policy for Sign Removal

Adopted June 19, 2024

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Intent

In keeping with the past practices of the Road Commission, and in the interest of public safety and uniformity, the Muskegon County Board of Road Commissioners hereby adopts this Sign Removal Policy, which authorizes Road Commission staff to remove any and all signs that are judged to be a distraction or traffic hazard and are illegally placed within the road rights-of-way.

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Policy

Signs that are placed within the rights-of-way on the Muskegon County Primary or Local Road Systems, which are under the direct jurisdiction and authority of the Muskegon County Board of Road Commissioners, and/or within the rights-of-way on the State Trunkline Systems, which are under the direct jurisdiction and control of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), are subject to removal by the Muskegon County Road Commission, without notice, as provided by Michigan Vehicle Code, MCL 257.615.

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Procedures

The removed signs shall be disposed of immediately by the Muskegon County Road Commission.

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