Local Yard Sign Regulations

 Caution when placing yard signs!  Some of our communities regulate political yard signs. For example:

In Pickerington:  Post signs starting 45 days prior to Election.

• Political signs or posters concerning candidates for election, to be displayed beginning not more than forty-five days prior to election, and to be removed not later than three days after such election, subject to penalty. Such signs shall not exceed six square feet in area, shall not be illuminated, shall not create a safety or visibility hazard and shall not be located over a public right-of-way. Ballot issue signs may be permitted within the right-of-way only when specifically permitted by the City Manager or designee.  No sign governed by this section shall be placed on any property without prior approval of the landowner.

In Lancaster: 

• Signs or posters concerning candidates for elective office, public issues and similar matter to be decided by public election, to be removed no later than one (1) week after such election, subject to penalty.  Such signs shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in area, shall not be illuminated, and shall not be located within a public right-of-way nor be affixed to any public utility pole or street tree.  In addition, such sign shall not be located in any manner so as to create a safety or visibility hazard.  Signs that exceed the standard of this section shall require a sign permit.

Be Good Democrats and Good Citizens!