The San Anselmo Municipal Code provides rules about posting temporary signs around town. Signs on poles create public safety distractions and may impede pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle use. The ordinance also ensures that our poles stay neat. Pole-climbing employees from utilities can slip or be cut by accidentally stepping on or touching posters, staples or nails attached to a pole.
Residents often ask about posting temporary signs, such as for garage sales.
The general rule is that such temporary signs may be posted on private property, such as on a fence, with the permission of the property owner, but may not be posted on public property, which includes all utility poles. Community groups often wish to post flyers to publicize local events or fundraisers. San Anselmo has a number of community bulletin boards sponsored by local merchants, and many merchants are willing to post flyers in store windows. The Department of Planning is responsible for land use planning, zoning, design review, compliance management, and the administration of the second unit ordinance. Its staff provides permit review, advise and research for both the public and the Planning Commission.