2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Wake County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Wake County UDO Article 18 governs political signs in unincorporated areas. Signs may be erected starting 30 days before early voting begins and must be removed within 10 calendar days after the election. Right-of-way signs are capped at 6 square feet and 42 inches high.
Wake County UDO Article 18 permits temporary garage/yard sale signs in unincorporated areas. NCDOT regulations prohibit signs in state-road ROW that are over 6 sq ft. Each Wake municipality sets its own size limit (commonly 4-6 sq ft) and time limit (signs removed within 24 hours of sale).
2 cities in Wake County have their own sign regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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