POLITICAL SIGNAGE
Note: Campaign signs are not permitted on any public property including public facilities, buildings, streets, alleys, rights-of-way etc. Campaign Signs 101: • Permit not required • Must be on private property with prior consent of the property owner • Not allowed in the Public Right-of-Way • Removed by March 12, 2024 • Should not be posted or placed in any way that poses a hazard or sight visibility problem • Should not be posted on trees, utility poles or fencing from the edge of the public right-of-way • City may remove any campaign sign that it deems improperly placed Examples of Improper Sign Placement Locations are: • On fences along County flood control channels ♦ Nailed or otherwise attached to any public tree (street or park) or utility pole • In any public tree well ♦ On medians in public streets • On parkways (between the sidewalk and the street); generally speaking, the right-of-way on streets with no sidewalk extends ten feet from curb or end of street pavement. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON It is unlawful to post materials on Edison-owned utility poles (California Penal Code 556.1 and 591). Listed as a misdemeanor, the Penal Code states that the offense is punishable by a fine of $500 and a maximum five-year imprisonment. CALTRANS The California Department of Transportation specifies State law governing campaign signs. Temporary political signs shall not be placed within the right-of-way of any highway or be visible within 660 feet from the edge of the right-of-way of a classified "landscaped freeway." State law directs the Department of Transportation to remove unauthorized temporary political signs and bill the responsible party for their removal. Should you have any questions, contact Caltrans at (916) 654-6473 or by visiting https://dot.ca.gov/programs/traffic-operations/oda/political-signs.
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