Political signs protected by First Amendment; NY courts (per Reed v. Town of Gilbert) limit content-based restrictions. Binghamton sign code (Ch. 410) applies size/placement rules neutrally. No permit required.
Political yard signs are protected political speech under the First Amendment (Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 576 US 155 (2015)) and City of Ladue v. Gilleo, 512 US 43 (1994). Binghamton Zoning Code Ch. 410 applies content-neutral size and placement limits: typically 6 sq ft max in residential, 32 sq ft commercial. Signs prohibited in public right-of-way (sidewalks, tree lawns owned by city, utility poles). No permit required. NY Election Law has no statewide sign law. HOAs may impose reasonable restrictions under NY Real Property Law §339-ff. Signs near polling places regulated within 100 ft per NY Election Law §8-104.
Right-of-way placement: removal + $50-$100 (Binghamton Ch. 410). Oversized: notice to reduce. Polling-place violation: NY Election Law misdemeanor.
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