Columbus allows political signs on residential property with minimal restrictions. Columbus City Code Chapter 3378 (Billboard, Outdoor Theater, and Temporary Sign regulations) permits temporary signs including political signs in residential districts. Signs must not obstruct traffic sight lines or be placed in the public right-of-way.
Political signs are treated as temporary signs under Columbus zoning code. They are permitted on private residential property without a permit. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, or in locations that obstruct traffic visibility. There is no specific size limit for residential political signs in the Columbus code, though signs must comply with general temporary sign standards.
Signs placed in the right-of-way may be removed by the city. Obstructing traffic sight lines may result in code enforcement action.
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