Political Sign Permit

Political Sign - means a sign relating to any person, political party or matter subject to a public election.

  • Political campaign signs shall be permitted as temporary signs and, as such, shall be removed within ten (10) days after the advertised candidate has been finally elected or defeated. A sign may remain through any primary or run-off election as to any candidate who is subject thereto.
  • An applicant for a political campaign sign shall be issued one sign permit for an unlimited number of signs within the City of Edgewater for the specific candidate or issue in connection with any national, state or local election.
  • All signs shall be removed within 10 days after the conclusion of any election or campaign.
  • Signs shall not be placed in any public right-of-way, on any public property, attached to any utility pole nor attached to any tree.
  • All signs must adhere to site-triangle requirements as seen on the second page of this application. For more information see Article V of the Land Development Code.
  • Signs located on private property shall have the written authorization of the property owner. (At the request of the City, proof of authorization shall be required.)
  • Signs placed on private property shall be securely erected to prevent displacement by heavy winds and so placed as to not interfere with traffic visibility.
  • Illegally placed signs shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours after notification to the applicant. The City shall retain any removed signs for five (5) working days after notification before their destruction. An applicant may retrieve the signs during this period.
  • Sign area shall not exceed eight (8) square feet.
  • No bonds are required.
  • Per Articles XVII, Section 21-450.8 (b) and  XX, Section 21-650.07(b)- Prohibited Signs, "No advertising or signage is allowed on any exposed amenity including, but not limited to,trash containers and fences. Bench signs are prohibited except those placed on public transportation benches and shelters as approved through a competitive selection process pursuant to City standard procedures."

All campaign signs must be setback from the roadway and may not be placed in the right of way area. The right of way area varies depending on the location in the City of Edgewater. Political signs are not permitted between the roadway and any telephone poles, official traffic signs and fire hydrants. Contact the Code Enforcement Division at 386-424-2400 Ext. 2210, if you have any questions regarding where you may place your campaign signs.

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 
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Political Sign Permit Approval *
Applicant is hereby made to obtain a political sign permit in the City of Edgewater. I certify that the standards for all laws regulating political signs will be adhered to. OWNER’S ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION STATEMENT: Under penalty of perjury, I declare that all the information contained in this building permit application is true and correct.
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