As the election season approaches, the Town of Holly Springs has issued a reminder about regulations governing political signage. Residents planning to display signs in support of candidates or issues are advised to follow these rules.
Political signs may be put up starting September 16 and must be taken down within seven days after the election. On election night, all signs and materials at polling places and nearby areas must be removed once polls close at 7:30 p.m.
The town limits each sign to a maximum face area of six square feet and a height no greater than 3.5 feet. Signs can only be placed on private property with the owner’s permission, and only one sign per candidate is allowed at a single corner or within 500 feet of another sign for that candidate. Fastening signs to utility poles is not permitted.
For properties outside residential subdivisions, signs need to be set back at least five feet from the street pavement or curb, as long as they do not block visibility at intersections or driveways. Within residential subdivisions, signs are allowed in the public right-of-way between the street and sidewalk under similar conditions regarding visibility.
These regulations aim to ensure safety and order during the upcoming election period.
“Political signs can be displayed as early as Sept. 16. Signs should be removed within 7 days after the election.
Polling places and surrounding areas must be cleared of all signs and election materials as soon as the polls close at 7:30 p.m. on election night.
Signs cannot exceed 6 square feet in face area. Signs may be no taller than 3.5 feet.”
“While political signs are permitted, some regulations apply.
Signs may be placed on private property with the permission of the property owner.
No more than one sign per candidate shall be located at a single corner or spaced closer than 500 feet apart.
Signs may not be fastened to utility poles.”
” Signs must be at least 5 feet from the street pavement or curb, whichever is more, provided that the signs do not interfere with vision clearance at intersections or with driveways.”
“Signs may be in the public right-of-way between the street and the sidewalk, provided that the signs do not interfere with vision clearance at intersections or with driveways.”
