Showing ordinances that apply to Drexel Heights, AZ
Drexel Heights is an unincorporated community (population 27,523) in Pima County, Arizona. Because Drexel Heights is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Pima County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The political signs rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Arizona law (ARS 16-1019) broadly protects political sign display. Pima County allows political signs in residential areas without permits during election seasons. Signs must be removed within 15 days after the election. Maximum size in residential zones is 32 square feet per state statute.
ARS 16-1019 preempts local regulation of political signs and establishes a statewide framework. Political signs may be placed on private property with the owners consent beginning 71 days before a primary election and must be removed within 15 days after the general election (or the primary if the candidate did not advance). In residential areas, signs are limited to a total of 32 square feet per sign. In non-residential areas, political signs may be up to 32 square feet each. Signs may not be placed in public rights-of-way, on utility poles, or in locations that obstruct traffic visibility. Pima County enforces sign removal deadlines in unincorporated areas through code enforcement. The county does not require permits for political signs that comply with ARS 16-1019. Signs promoting ballot measures follow the same rules as candidate signs. Property owners are responsible for removing signs after elections regardless of who placed them.
Failure to remove political signs within 15 days after the election may result in code enforcement notices and fines. Signs placed in public rights-of-way may be removed by the county without notice. Tampering with or removing another persons political sign is a Class 2 misdemeanor under ARS 16-1019.
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