Dearborn allows temporary political signs on private property with size limits and requires removal shortly after the election.
Political and campaign signs are permitted on private residential property in Dearborn without a permit, in keeping with First Amendment protections clarified by the U.S. Supreme Court in Reed v. Town of Gilbert. City code typically limits each residential sign to 6 square feet in area and one sign per candidate or issue per street frontage, though larger signs may be allowed on commercial parcels. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, on traffic signs, or on city-owned property. Political signs must be removed within 7 to 10 days after the election to which they relate, and abandoned signs are pulled by DPW. Illuminated signs are generally prohibited in residential zones.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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