Signs that Litter

As I drive along the township's main arteries I am appalled by the vast number of signs that litter these roadways. 

These signs create a negative appearance and an unattractive image of the township for both residents and visitors.

According to at least two township ordinances the posting and display of these signs is "illegal."

Specifically, township ordinance § 126-10 which addresses the subject of posting of notices. This ordinance states that "no person shall post or affix any notice, poster or other paper or device calculated to attract the attention of the public to any lamppost, public utility pole or shade tree or upon any public structure or building except as may be authorized or required by law and township ordinance § 126-16 which addresses the topic of unauthorized signs. 

This ordinance states that "no person or persons shall attach to or place on utility poles, sign poles, or trees any sign, posters, boards, etc., on any public street, property or building. Signs authorized by the utility company and the Township are exempt. Persons who place signs on poles and/or trees that are removed by the Public Works Department shall (be) fined $5 per sign removed for each and every sign in addition to any penalty imposed under this chapter. 

In addition, township ordinance § 126-17 addresses enforcement. This ordinance empowers the Police Department, the Building Department, Superintendent of Public Works and the Health Department to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

Clearly these ordinances establish the power and authority of several municipal departments to remove all unauthorized signs that litter the township.

Isn't it time that the township enforced these ordinances?