Campaign and Temporary Signs

Temporary Signs on Right-of-Way

Temporary signs shall not be located within the public right-of-way (which includes most of the linear grassy area adjacent to the roadway), publicly-owned land, or easement for the use of the public or public utility service providers. Note: As a guide, utility poles are typically located within the public right-of-way, and where there are sidewalks, the sidewalk and everything between the sidewalk and the street is within the right-of-way.

Temporary Signs on Private Property

 Temporary signs may only be placed on private property – and only with the owner’s permission.

Temporary Sign Restrictions and Violations

Obstructions

Signage shall not obstruct or impair access to public property or right-of-way, traffic control signs, bus stops, or fire hydrants.

Method of Posting

Signage and/or banners are not allowed to be tacked, nailed, posted or affixed in any manner on trees, utility poles, fences, rocks, or other such supporting structures.

Proximity to Right-of-Way and Property Lines

 No part of any sign shall be located within 5’ of any property line or right-of-way.

Length of Posting

 Temporary signs may be posted for up to 90 days, at which time the sign must be removed or replaced.

Procedure for collection of temporary signs by the Code Enforcement Department:

Inspectors will only collect those temporary signs which are located on or project over public rights-of-way, publicly-owned land, or easement for the use of the public or public utility service providers. Such prohibited signs shall include, but not be limited to, handbills, posters, advertisements, or notices that are attached in any way to or upon lampposts, telephone poles, utility poles, bridges, sidewalks or other public property or improvements.

Violations

Individuals who violate the City's temporary sign ordinance may be fined up to $250 a day for a first offense.