Political Sign Regulations and Information

As this year’s political season ramps up, please be advised of the Town’s regulations. Most notably, political signs are allowed to be placed on a property thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of early voting. For this year, that means political signage may be placed out beginning September 17th. A full list of regulations is as follows. You may also find these, and all Town ordinances, online from the Town’s website, www.biltmoreforest.org. You may also click here to be taken to the online version of the Town ordinances.

(1) Each sign shall not exceed four square feet in size and not contain any electrical component or be lighted in any way;
(2) The sign shall not be located within the town owned public right-of-way or on town property and must be set back at least 20 feet from the nearest edge of the paved road on which the house fronts or faces and shall not encroach on the public right-of-way;
(3) No portion of the sign is to extend more than four feet above the ground;
(4) A sign located on private property requires the owner's approval;
(5) Up to four political signs may be placed on private property beginning 30 days before the beginning of early voting for a primary or general election. Political signs should be removed within five days after the primary, general or special election; and
(6) Political and ideological signs are not allowed on town property.

Town Code, Section 93.05 (D) (1-6)