Moving forward election signage will no longer be allowed on boulevards or roadways in Coaldale.
Coaldale Town Council passed the second and third readings of the Land Use Bylaw Amendment, which states ‘signs will not be posted within the property boundaries of an existing town-owned land or facility or any sidewalks, road rights of way adjacent to town-owned land or facilities, including boulevards and road rights of way adjoining parks and playing fields.’
During the federal election this spring, vandalism of political signs sparked the conversation about changing the land use bylaw. A public hearing was held on the changes in May, but no submissions were received, and there was feedback or questions from the public on the matter.
The bylaw changes do not prohibit people from supporting a political candidate by putting up a sign but rather restrict them to doing so only on their private property.
Those who violate this bylaw could face penalties or fines which are at the discretion of the Town of Coaldale’s bylaw enforcement.
