2 rules for unincorporated Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Wisconsin state law protects political signs. Under Wis. Stat. 12.04(3), no county or municipality may regulate the size, shape, placement, or content of a political-message sign on residential property during a campaign period, except limited traffic-safety rules. This overrides local sign codes countywide.
Wis. Stat. 12.04(3)
no county or municipality may regulate the size, shape, placement or content of any sign containing a political message placed upon residential property during an election campaign period.
Waukesha County's town zoning sign chapter does not set specific garage-sale-sign rules, and it prohibits signs in the public right-of-way that create a traffic hazard. Garage-sale signage is generally regulated by your city, village, or town, so check the local municipality.
Waukesha County Basic Zoning Ordinance Sec. 3.14(3)
No Sign, billboard, or other advertising media which creates a hazard or dangerous distraction to vehicular traffic, or a nuisance to adjoining residential property shall be permitted in any District.
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