Kelowna council is cracking down on temporary portable signs in the community.
On Monday, the city agreed to increase the cost of permits for the signs to manage the 'visual clutter' they create in the community.
According to Community Planning Manager Ryan Smith, the city wants to do a better job making sure the temporary signs stay temporary.
"They're only supposed to be out there for thirty, sixty, or ninety-day terms" said Smith. "but that's been widely abused in the community over the last ten years."
Ninety days is the maximum term allowed per calendar year by the city. The new fee structure allows applicants to pay $75 to display their sign for 30 days or less, $175 for 60 days, or $350 for 90 days of display.
"The time limits aren't new to the bylaw" said Smith. "They just haven't been respected by the community... which is the need for more enforcement and supervision."
Council has also approved the addition of a bylaw enforcement position to keep tabs on the signage moving forward. That position will be partially funded by the increased fees.