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Item # 7.b.

City Council (FY24)

Meeting Date:	01/23/2024
Department:	Development Services

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present and discuss the Town's Sign Ordinance as it relates to Political Signage.

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this work session is to provide an overview of the Town's existing political sign regulations. Political signs are defined as “any type of nonpremises sign which refers only to the issues or candidates involved in a political election, or which contains primarily a political message.”

Political sign regulations vary depending upon the location, either private property or public property. All political signs may be erected without a sign permit, fee, or inspection. Regardless of the sign type, no sign may create any safety hazards or obstruct any necessary emergency services. Since these signs do not require a permit, Town staff enforce the requirements via sign patrols and complaints. The Town does not regulate the content of political signs.

Political sign regulations can be found within Section 62.247 of the Town’s Code of Ordinances. The existing political sign regulations were adopted in 2019 via Ordinance No. O19-30.

RECOMMENDATION:

Information only. No action required.

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Presentation: Political Signs