Political signs in Canal Winchester are protected First Amendment speech under Reed v. Town of Gilbert. The city cannot regulate content, but may impose reasonable time, place, and manner rules consistent with its general temporary sign provisions.
After the 2015 Reed v. Gilbert Supreme Court decision, Canal Winchester (like all Ohio cities) cannot apply stricter rules to political signs than to other temporary signs. Temporary signs in residential zones are generally allowed up to 6 square feet in area and 4 feet in height, placed entirely on private property, not in the public right-of-way, not attached to utility poles or traffic signs, and not illuminated. There is no duration limit tied to elections. Sign placement in the public right-of-way (including tree lawns between sidewalk and curb) is prohibited and signs will be removed by the city.
Signs in right-of-way: removed without notice, no fine. Oversized or illuminated signs on private property: written notice, 48 hours to remove, then $100 fine per sign per day.
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