Political signs are protected First Amendment speech and Delray Beach permits them on private property without permit. Maximum size is 6 square feet in residential zones, with no time-before-election or removal-after-election restrictions imposed due to Reed v. Gilbert content-neutrality rules.
Following the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision Reed v. Town of Gilbert, cities cannot regulate signs based on their content, meaning political signs receive the same treatment as other temporary signs. Delray Beach LDR Section 4.6.7 sets temporary sign standards: maximum 6 square feet in residential districts, 32 square feet in commercial districts, on private property only with owner permission. Signs in public rights-of-way, on utility poles, or on public trees are prohibited regardless of content. No permit is required for signs under size thresholds. Signs must not obstruct sight triangles at intersections or driveways.
Signs in public ROW are removed by code enforcement without notice. Oversize signs on private property trigger notice and removal requirement, with fines up to 250 dollars per day if uncorrected.
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