The Neptune Beach Police Department is providing free “No Trespassing” signs to local contractors to help prevent unauthorized entry onto construction sites. The initiative, announced in a Facebook post, addresses ongoing trespassing concerns, which are considered a felony under Florida law. Contractors and property owners can use the signs to strengthen site security at no additional cost.
For construction sites of an acre or less, the Neptune Beach Police Department recommends posting a single sign near the visible building permits, with letters at least 2 inches high, stating: “THIS AREA IS A DESIGNATED CONSTRUCTION SITE, AND ANYONE WHO TRESPASSES ON THIS PROPERTY COMMITS A FELONY.” Larger sites over an acre should have signs placed every 500 feet and at each corner, mounted 3 to 5 feet above ground, and positioned to be clearly visible from all entry points to prevent unauthorized access…