The Town issued the following press release after concerns from the public were raised regarding the removal of signage from the Save South Muskoka Hospital group:
The Town of Bracebridge is committed to keeping the community clean and vibrant year-round. This week, the Town’s Property Standards Officer is performing a routine review and removal of signs placed around Bracebridge to ensure they are in compliance with the Town’s Sign By-Law. During this review, staff are focusing on signs posted at the roadside and on Town and District of Muskoka rights of way.
Over the course of two days, 150 unpermitted signs were removed in the urban area of town from trees and poles, road allowances, site triangles and from areas that did not meet setback requirements or that were not in compliance with other provisions of the by-law.
Residents and businesses are reminded to follow the provisions outlined in the Sign By-law prior to purchasing or posting any signs to ensure compliance and public safety. The regulations of the by-law are in place to maintain sightlines for pedestrians and motorists, limit sign pollution and fatigue, and allow for equity amongst sign permit holders. The monitoring and removal of non-compliant signs also helps to reduce the amount of clutter and debris that accumulates on sidewalks and roadways, and often interferes with roadside maintenance and mowing.
The Sign By-law outlines the regulations that apply across the municipality on all lands for a variety of organizations, including contractors, charities, events, elections and more, and applies to a wide range of sign types and sizes. Permits are required for most sign types as outlined in the by-law.
Town of Bracebridge staff are committed to serving the community. Residents, visitors and business owners are reminded that harassment of staff will not be tolerated.
To learn more about the provisions of the Sign By-law and review what is required to obtain a permit, visit bracebridge.ca/permits or contact the Building Services Branch at [email protected].
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The hospital is over crowded now God forbid we grow l am sick of pollatitions there isnot one who is worth there wait and that waist of air from bracebridge is a kiss ass toward a d not the people he represents
The town’s collusion with MAHC is backfiring.
More signs are going up at Independent, Leon’s and other businesses to inform cottagers and visitors we are losing our hospital capacity.
Search “Bracebridge clears 150 non-compliant signs”
“Some residents are upset the Town of Bracebridge is removing signs, citing they are non-compliant with the bylaw.”
MAHC is attempting to convince residents a much smaller hospital is a good thing. It’s not working.
When the current much bigger hospital is running at 150% capacity.
Just like Doug Ford is attempting to convince Ontario a much smaller Science Centre is a good thing.
That’s not working either.
Closure is based on many lies.
Only minor repairs are needed and can be done while it’s reopened according to architects and engineers.
MAHC is as trustworthy as Doug Ford and his minions.
Of course councillor’s own election signs cluttering up the side of the road for weeks is fine.
Bylaw officers only respond when there is a complaint.
Obviously MAHC has complained that so many are against their plan to downsize the beds in Bracebridge.
And blowing hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to reduce the size of our hospital.
While the current number of beds are running way over capacity.
Tell MAHC to either keep the promise or maintain the status quo and save Ontario taxpayers a billion dollars.
The signs are to inform visitors and cottagers what MAHC has planned.
You don’t have to remove the signs.
Just move them farther back from the road onto your property.
Add even more signs and tell the town and MAHC to back off.