Campaign Sign Guidelines
There is no specified starting date for posting campaign signs. Here are some sign placement tips:
- Campaign signs must comply with the size limitations specified in the temporary signs section of the city code (MICC 19.06.020). Maximum size according is six square feet.
- Campaign signs can be placed on private property with the permission of the property owner. Campaign signs within the parking strip portion of the right-of-way generally require the consent of the abutting property owner.
- Campaign signs can be placed on some public right-of-ways such as traffic islands, isolated parking strips, or roadside areas, as long as there is no line-of-sight problem, traffic safety issue, or maintenance issue (e.g. damage to irrigation lines) created by the placement of the signs.
- Campaign signs may not be placed in City parks (MICC 9.30.040) or within parking strips on City property (RCW 42.17A.555).
- City staff asks that all campaign signs be removed within 48 hours after an election.
It is best to direct your concerns or complaints to the appropriate campaign committee(s).
If any political campaign signs are picked up by City personnel, they will be available at City Hall, to the left of the front doors to the building, for campaign committee pickup.
Click here for further information from the Public Disclosure Commission regarding political advertising and campaign signs.
Click here to view MRSC's publication "Getting Into Office" for information addressing issues relating to: qualifying and running for elective office in cities, towns, counties, and special districts; assuming office; vacancies in office; and appointments to fill vacancies.
