Pensioner Bruce Graham, of Balclutha, erected a series of signs in the township protesting the "three waters tax".
One sign, located on Clyde St near the Centennial Ave intersection, asked residents to contact Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan to tell him the sewerage fee would be better put towards feeding children.
Council chief executive Steve Hill said the council was looking at whether the signs complied with the relevant provisions of the district plan or the council’s bylaws.
Mr Hill said all signage needed to comply with the provisions.
The sign was also next to State Highway 1 and needed to meet the New Zealand Transport Authority’s requirements.
When contacted, Mr Graham said he was unaware the signs needed to comply with regulations and bylaws.
He had not sought permission from the council or land-owners.
"If there is a problem then I’ll shift it somewhere else."
Mr Cadogan said he had no problem with people expressing their democratic right.
He appreciated the "underlying sentiments" expressed in Mr Graham’s sign.
He encouraged Mr Graham and all ratepayers to get actively involved in next year’s long-term plan process.
