Special to Iredell Free News

The City of Statesville has released guidelines for the placement and removal of political signs within the city limits during the weeks leading up to the March 5 primary election.

Candidates and their supporters should familiarize themselves with these regulations to ensure compliance with the Unified Development Code, Section 6.07 – Sign Regulations for political signs.

Political Signs are Allowed in the Following Locations

♦ Private property (with permission of property owner);
♦ Front and side yards of homes and businesses; and
♦ Storefront Windows

Restrictions on Political Signs

♦ In residential areas, political signs must not exceed 15 square feet in size;
♦ Political signs are prohibited from being placed within any city right-of-way;
♦ Political signs are prohibited in the Downtown streetscape area; and
♦ The landscaped median on East Broad Street is off-limits for political signs.

Candidates and campaign organizers are encouraged to consult the Powell Bill Map on the City of Statesville’s official website (www.statesvillenc.net/streets) to determine which streets are maintained by the city and which are under the jurisdiction of the N.C. Department of Transportation.

Removal of Signs

All political signs must be removed within five days following the election or the conclusion of the campaign. Failure to remove signs within this timeframe or placing signs within the city right-of-way may result in the removal of signs by the city’s Ordinance Enforcement officers.

Removed signs will be securely stored and can be collected by reaching out to Ordinance Enforcement staff. Enforcement staff are available at City Hall on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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For any inquiries or assistance related to political signs, contact Joseph Campbell at (704) 768-5501 or email jocampbell@statesvillenc.net.