It's emerged the local authority has a charge to facilitate such signage being errected by communities hoping the scheme in rural areas will act as a deterent to criminals.
North Tipp doesn't impose a levy and South Tipp officials says they will review the matter.
The issue was raised by Fine's Gael Joe Brennan, who fears a cost could hamper community efforts.
Other councillors like Pat English and Denis Leahy feel that a sign is no subsitute for a garda and won't be a deterent anyway
However, Mary Hanna Hourigan feels its being blown out of proportion.
