Bend, OR Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

060 governs temporary signs generally, and subsection (B)(1) sets the specific window and size limits for election signage. Temporary signs meeting the section's standards are not counted toward the type, number, or area of permanent signs a property is allowed, but they must be nonilluminated and located on site, since the right-of-way placement allowed for some temporary signs under this chapter does not extend to election signs. The size caps differ by zone: in residential zones an election sign is limited to six square feet in area and six feet in height, while in all other zones it can be up to 16 square feet and eight feet tall.

The display window itself runs on the election date, not the calendar year: signs may go up starting 60 days before any election date established by State statute and must come down within seven days after that date, regardless of whether the sign supports a candidate, a ballot measure, or a general political message tied to the election. 090 if it exceeds these temporary-sign size, height or timing limits.