Sign Regulations in Forsyth County, NC (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Political Signs
Under the Forsyth County/Winston-Salem UDO, the base rule limits political signs to two square feet, but Winston-Salem does not enforce that cap for noncommercial signs: instead allowing up to 6 square feet in most residential districts. Signs go on private property with the owner's permission and out of the
Political Sign Rules in Forsyth County
Some RestrictionsWinston-Salem/Forsyth County UDO Sec. 3-2.1(B)(1)(e)
Political Signs. Political signs shall not exceed two (2) square feet in size.
Garage Sale Signs
In Winston-Salem/Forsyth County an on-premises yard or garage sale sign may not exceed two square feet, limited to one sign per lot. It may go up seven days before the sale and must come down within two days after, and residents may hold no more than two sales a year.
Garage Sale Sign Rules in Forsyth County
Some RestrictionsWinston-Salem/Forsyth County UDO (temporary/yard-sale signs)
An on-premises sign advertising a yard or garage sale shall not exceed two (2) square feet in size and shall be limited to one (1) sign per lot. Such signs may be erected seven (7) days prior to the event and shall be removed within two (2) days after the event.
Sign Regulations by City in Forsyth County
1 cities in Forsyth County have their own sign regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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