TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGN POLICY AND GUIDELINES Temporary political signs are allowed by the City Sign Ordinance and are a protected form of free speech. While temporary political signs in public rights-of-way serve an important purpose prior to and on Election Day, at other times they can also detract from the beauty and safety of the community. Residents and businesses choose the City of Irvine because of its dedication to maintaining the reputation as one of the safest and aesthetically pleasing communities in the country. THEREFORE, I SHALL ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING POLICY AND GUIDELINES: (1) I SHALL NOT place or permit the placement of any political campaign sign(s) in public rights-of-way in the City of Irvine more than ten (10) calendar days prior to the commencement of an election. (2)I SHALL CONDUCT my political sign campaign in accordance with the requirements of State and local laws. (3) I SHALL DEFEND AND UPHOLD the right of every qualified American voter to full and equal participation in the electoral process, including the political sign campaign process. (4) I SHALL REMOVE ALL OF MY POLITICAL SIGNS within 10 days following the election. I, the undersigned, candidate for public office in the State of California or treasurer or chairperson of a committee making any independent expenditures, hereby endorse, subscribe to, and solemnly pledge myself to conduct my political sign campaign in accordance with the above policy and guidelines. I have received a copy of the attached City of Irvine Zoning Code provisions for Temporary Political Signs and agree to comply with those regulations at all times prior to and following the election.
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