Goochland Expands Roadside Sign Removal Program After Election
Goochland County implemented an expanded roadside sign removal program following the 2025 General Election, focusing on signs placed within the public road right of way. The effort aims to reduce litter, improve visibility for public safety, and align with county strategic goals for core services and community health.
Goochland County moved to enforce its sign removal program after the 2025 General Election, with General Services staff monitoring visible crossroads and corridors for prohibited signs. County crews began focused removals at three intersections on November 17, targeting Route 6 at Maidens Road, the Fairgrounds Road at Sandy Hook Road roundabout, and the junction of Maidens Road and Fairgrounds Road.
The program is designed to remove signs located within the road right of way in order to control litter and reduce potential traffic hazards caused by impaired sight lines. The county framed the effort as part of its strategic goals to deliver high quality core services, including public safety and community health. Roadside signs can limit visibility and create potentially dangerous situations for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
When staff identify a sign containing contact information for an owner or organization, the county will notify that owner and require removal within seven calendar days. If the owner does not remove the sign in that time frame, county crews will remove it and take it to the Central Convenience Center for a further seven day period, after which the sign will be disposed. Signs lacking identifiable owner information will be removed without prior contact.
The enforcement approach has immediate implications for candidates, community groups, and residents who post temporary signage during and after campaigns or events. To receive notice and the opportunity to reclaim signage, place contact information directly on each sign. The county policy creates a clear administrative pathway for disposal while emphasizing safety and community appearance.
Residents with questions or who need more information can visit goochlandva.us/littercontrol or contact Goochland County General Services at 804 556 5331. The program underscores the county administration s effort to balance free expression in public spaces with roadway safety and the efficient delivery of civic services.
