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Sign Regulations in Winston-Salem, NC (2026)

1 verified sign regulations for Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Political Signs

Political signs in Winston-Salem are regulated under NCGS 136-32 on state and federal rights-of-way and locally under the Unified Development Ordinances. Residential political signs are generally allowed without a permit on private property 45 days before an election.

Signs: Political Signs

Few Restrictions

N.C.G.S. 136-32 (Regulation of signs)

(b) Compliant Political Signs Permitted. - During the period beginning on the 30th day before the beginning date of early voting under G.S. 163-166.40 and ending on the 10th day after the primary or election day, persons may place political signs in the right-of-way of the State highway system as provided in this section. Signs must be placed in compliance with subsection (d) of this section an...

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