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Political Signs: Bakersfield vs Delano

How do political signs rules compare between Bakersfield, CA and Delano, CA?

Delano has fewer restrictions than Bakersfield.

Bakersfield, CA

Kern County

Some Restrictions

Bakersfield regulates signs under its sign ordinance in the zoning code (BMC Title 17). Political signs are afforded strong First Amendment protections. California Elections Code §18370 prohibits local governments from banning political signs within specified timeframes before and after elections.

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Delano, CA

Kern County

Few Restrictions

Political signs in Delano are protected by the First Amendment and California Elections Code §13002. Time, place, and manner restrictions are governed by Delano Development Code Chapter 20.14 (Sign Requirements).

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBakersfieldDelano
State ProtectionCA Elections Code §18370-
Protected Period90 days before to 15 days after election-
Permit RequiredNo permit for political signs-
Right-of-WaySigns prohibited in public ROW-
RestrictionsMust be content-neutral-
Sign Code-Delano DC Ch. 20.14
ROW Placement-Prohibited
Election Window-90 days before / 10 days after

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Bakersfield FAQ

Can I put up political signs in my yard in Bakersfield?

Yes. Political signs on private property are protected by the First Amendment and California Elections Code §18370. The city cannot prohibit them within 90 days before and 15 days after an election.

Are there size limits on political signs?

The city's sign ordinance may impose content-neutral size restrictions. However, restrictions cannot effectively prohibit political speech. Signs in the public right-of-way are generally not permitted.

Delano FAQ

How many signs can I display?

Most California cities place no numerical limit on residential political signs; size/height limits still apply.

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