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    Political Signage

    Political Guidelines

    Political campaign signs are temporary signs used to promote a candidate, election or referendum. These signs are permitted on private property when they comply with the City’s Sign Standards. Political campaign signs that meet all applicable ordinance requirements do not require a sign permit.

    Size

    • Maximum total sign area: 32 square feet

    Placement

    Political campaign signs must:

    • Be placed on private property
    • Be at least 15 feet from the curbline, unless the building is located closer than 15 feet to the curb

    Political campaign signs may not:

    • Be placed within the public right-of-way
    • Be attached to utility poles or trees
    • Obstruct intersections, traffic signs or motorists’ sight distance

    Display Period

    Political campaign signs installed:

    • Recommended for display 90 days prior to event or engagement.

    Removal

    Political campaign signs removed:

    • Recommended within 7 days after the event or engagement.
    • Signs for primary election winners may remain until the final election
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