Pinellas County, FL Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Non-event sign limit
- 30 days after erected
- Event-related sign limit
- 3 days after event
- Max area, single-family lot
- 6 sq ft per sign
- Permit required
- no
Summary
Unincorporated Pinellas County treats yard political signs as temporary signs: event-related signs must come down within three days, and all others within 30 days of being erected.
Temporary sign shall mean any sign that is not a permanent sign, and shall include a sign formerly or commonly associated with a temporary use or structure, a temporary election sign, a temporary political sign... Duration for display of temporary sign. If a temporary sign pertains to an event, the temporary sign shall be removed within and by no later than three days after the event is concluded. If a temporary sign does not pertain to an event, the temporary sign shall be removed within and by no later than 30 days after being erected.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 124).
Full Breakdown
The Land Development Code defines a 'temporary political sign' as one category of temporary sign under Sec. 138-3751. Sec. 138-3753(k) sets size, height and setback limits by district type through Table 138-3753.a, while Sec. 138-3753(l)(2) fixes the removal clock: signs tied to an event must be removed within three days after the event ends, and non-event signs, the category covering most campaign signs, must come down within 30 days of being put up. No permit is required, but signs may not go on public property or use lighting.
Violations & Fines
A temporary political sign left up past the 30-day (or three-day post-event) window is unlawful and subject to code enforcement removal or citation under Sec. 138-3753.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can a political yard sign stay up in unincorporated Pinellas County?
Do political signs need a county permit?
Sources & Official References
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