Political signs on private property in Camarillo are broadly protected by the First Amendment and California Elections Code Section 18310, which prohibits removing or defacing political signs. CMC Title 17 (Signs) establishes general sign regulations, but political speech on private property receives strong constitutional protection.
CMC Title 17 governs sign regulations in Camarillo. Political signs on private residential property are strongly protected by the First Amendment and the California Elections Code. Section 18310 of the California Elections Code makes it a misdemeanor to remove, destroy, or deface a political sign placed by the property owner. Camarillo may regulate the time, place, and manner of signs but cannot restrict political speech content. Political signs in the public right-of-way (medians, utility poles, sidewalks) may be subject to removal as they present safety hazards. California law (CC 4710) prohibits HOAs from banning political signs on a homeowner's property during the period from 90 days before an election to 15 days after. Outside this window, HOAs may impose reasonable restrictions on sign size and placement. Sign size limits for residential zones typically apply equally to all sign types. Some Camarillo HOAs have specific political sign provisions in their CC&Rs regarding yard placement and number of signs.
Removing or defacing a political sign is a misdemeanor under Elections Code 18310. Signs in the public right-of-way may be removed by the city. HOAs that ban political signs during the protected election period violate CC 4710. Contact Community Development at (805) 388-5360 for sign regulations.
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