Omaha allows political signs on private property with size limits under Municipal Code §55-735. Signs in the public right-of-way are prohibited. Content-neutral regulation applies per Reed v. Town of Gilbert.
Within Omaha, political signs are regulated under Omaha Municipal Code §55-735 (temporary signs) as part of the Sign Regulations in Chapter 55. Signs up to 6 square feet are permitted on private residential property without a permit; larger signs on commercial property may be allowed up to 32 square feet. No permit is required. Placement in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, traffic signs, trees, or city property is prohibited and subject to immediate removal by Public Works. Signs must not obstruct sight triangles at intersections (typically 25-foot clear zone). Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015), Omaha's sign code treats political signs under content-neutral time, place, and manner rules — time limits linked specifically to elections are no longer enforced. Signs must be removed promptly after they serve their purpose. Unincorporated Douglas County follows county zoning sign rules, similarly permitting residential political signs on private property.
Signs in public right-of-way: removed by Omaha Public Works without notice; no fine unless repeated. Oversized signs: warning and order to reduce or remove within 10 days. Sight-triangle obstruction: immediate removal. Repeat violations: citation up to $500 per occurrence under Omaha Municipal Code.
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