Washington County, OR Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

J. Lawn signs. 1. General standards. Lawn signs that meet the standards of this subsection are allowed in all zones and are not counted in the total square footage of permanent signage allowed on the site. Adjustments or modifications to the standards of this subsection are prohibited. 2. Size. Lawn signs may be up to 3 square feet in area. 3. Placement. Lawn signs must be entirely outside the right-of-way. 4. Sign features. Illumination, electric signs, and changing image sign features are prohibited. 5. Lawn signs that do not meet the standards of this subsection. Lawn signs that do not meet the standards of this subsection must meet the standards for freestanding signs. K. Temporary signs. 1. Relationship to permanent sign standards. Signs that meet the standards of this subsection are exempt from the standards for permanent signs and are not counted in the total square footage of signage allowed on the site. Signs that do not meet the standards of this subsection are subject to the standards for permanent signs. Adjustments or modifications to this subsection are prohibited. 2. Sign features. Temporary signs may not have direct or internal illumination. Changing image sign features and electronic elements are prohibited.