Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Wisconsin
Street Sign
I have a public street sign 16.5 feet from roadway on property. Sign is a intersection type (Main St. / Jackson St.) type. Can i remove it?
Asked on 10/04/07, 7:01 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
JAY Nixon
nixon law offices
Street Sign Placed Off of Road Right of Way on Private Property
I would not do anything with regard to removal of a misplaced street sign without first consulting with both the municipal government in charge of that road and with a lawyer who has experience practicing before your city/village counsel. You will also need a survey to establish where the right of way/easement ends, which could conceivably be 50 feet or more from the pavement. It seems unlikely that the authorities would intentionally trespass on your property when they placed the sign.
Answered on 10/07/07, 7:23 am