Political signs in Babylon are protected First Amendment speech and are generally allowed on private residential property without a permit. Town Code limits size to 6 square feet in residential zones and requires removal within 7 days after the election under Chapter 175 (Zoning) sign regulations.
Under Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015), municipalities cannot regulate political signs based on content. Babylon treats political signs as temporary signs subject to size, setback, and duration rules. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way or attached to utility poles, street trees, or traffic signs. Multiple signs are allowed but aggregate sign area on a residential lot is limited.
Signs in the right-of-way may be removed by Highway Department without notice. Oversized or post-election signs can result in fines of 50-250 dollars per sign.
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