Calvert Fines for Illegal Signs Jump to $500 - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

Calvert Fines for Illegal Signs Jump to $500 - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md.— Starting July 1, 2025, Calvert County will increase fines for placing unpermitted signs in public rights-of-way from $25 to $500 per sign, a measure aimed at enhancing public safety and preserving the county’s visual appeal. The Calvert County Department of Public Works will continue to remove unauthorized signs, which pose hazards to drivers and pedestrians by obstructing sightlines and creating debris risks. Unpermitted …

Calvert County Fines Increasing for Unpermitted Signs in the Public Right of Way - Southern Maryland News Net

Starting July 1, 2025, the fine for placing unpermitted signs in public right of ways will increase from $25 to $500 per sign. Calvert County Department of Public Works routinely removes unauthorized signage within the county right of ways to ensure public safety and maintain the county’s visual landscape. The removed signs are stored at the Appeal Landfill, located at 401 Sweetwater Road in Lusby for two weeks.  Individuals and businesses may c…