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Florence County, SC Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Max size
32 square feet
Display period
Unlimited before the election
Removal deadline
Within 7 days after the election
Setback
At least 5 feet from street/curb

Summary

Unincorporated Florence County lets political signs up to 32 square feet stay up for an unlimited display period on private property, more generous than most of the temporary-sign table's other categories, but Sec. 30-205's condition G requires every political sign to come down within seven days after the election it references.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Florence County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Sign Type Display Period Display Intervals Dimensions Conditions ... Political* Unlimited Not Applicable 32 sq. ft. C/G ... G.Political signs shall be removed within seven days after the election.

Full Breakdown

Sec. 30-205's temporary sign table lists 'Political*' with a display period of 'Unlimited,' no display-interval restriction ('Not Applicable'), and a maximum size of 32 square feet, the same footprint allowed for real estate signs. The asterisk and condition code 'C/G' route to two of the section's lettered conditions. Condition C, shared with posters and real estate signs, bars placement on telephone or power poles or in the public right-of-way and requires signs to sit at least five feet from a street or curb. Condition G is specific to political signs: 'Political signs shall be removed within seven days after the election.'

That combination means a candidate or supporter can post a 32-square-foot sign on private property well before an election with no time limit on how early it goes up, but the seven-day removal clock under condition G starts running the moment the election occurs, regardless of the outcome. Political signs placed in the public right-of-way itself are not covered by this private-property table and instead fall under the narrower right-of-way exceptions in Sec. 30-204.

Violations & Fines

A political sign left up more than seven days after the election, or one placed in violation of the five-foot street setback under condition C, is subject to removal and a misdemeanor citation with a court-set fine under Sec. 30-274.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big can a political sign be in unincorporated Florence County?
Up to 32 square feet, the maximum size Sec. 30-205's temporary sign table sets for the political sign category, the same cap that applies to real estate signs.
When do I have to take my political sign down?
Within seven days after the election, per condition G of Sec. 30-205. There's no limit on how early the sign can go up, since the table lists the display period as unlimited.
Can I put a political sign right next to the road?
Not directly. Condition C, which applies to political signs, requires them to sit at least five feet from a street or curb and bars placement on utility poles or in the public right-of-way.

Sources & Official References

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