Election signs are no longer allowed in Summerland, British Columbia’s downtown core, due to a change to a sign bylaw. Courtesy Tourism Summerland
Election signs are no longer allowed in Summerland, B.C.’s downtown core, due to a change to a sign bylaw.
On Monday, March 28, council gave first three readings to a bylaw prohibiting election campaign signs along Main Street or on Victoria Road between Jubilee Road and Wharton Street, according to a Summerland Review news article.
The change was a result of a notice of motion presented by Councillor Doug Holmes in January.
Holmes said the signs diminish the beautification efforts that have been made in the downtown area.
“Random placement of election campaign signs can detract from the planning, landscaping, and maintenance efforts that go into ensuring an aesthetically pleasing downtown core,” Holmes said. “We put a lot of effort into making sure our downtown looks nice year-round.”
If the bylaw is passed, election signs will still be allowed along other roads in the community.
