Prince William County regulates temporary signs, including campaign/political signs, through the sign regulations in Chapter 32 (Part 250, Division 2). Temporary signs are content-neutral, size-limited, and time-limited, and must be on private property with the owner's consent, not in the public right-of-way.
The county's sign regulations (Zoning Ordinance, Part 250, Division 2, §§ 32-250.20 et seq.) set standards for permitted signs by type, including temporary signs that cover political and campaign messages. Signs must be safely installed and located on private property with the owner's permission; placement in public rights-of-way or on public property is prohibited and such signs may be removed. Because sign rules can be amended, confirm the current maximum square footage and display-day limits with Zoning Administration (703-792-6830) before posting. Note independent cities of Manassas and Manassas Park apply their own separate sign codes.
Signs placed in the right-of-way or exceeding size/time limits may be removed by the county; improperly secured signs and repeat violations can incur penalties.
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