Political signs in El Cajon are protected by the First Amendment and California Elections Code Section 18310. The city cannot prohibit political signs on private property. Signs on public property may be restricted. Under state law, political signs may be posted up to 90 days before an election and must be removed within 10 days after.
Political signs in El Cajon receive strong legal protection under the First Amendment and California Elections Code Section 18310, which provides that political signs may be posted on private property. The city's sign ordinance cannot prohibit or unreasonably restrict political signs on private property. Under California law, political signs may be posted up to 90 days before an election and must be removed within 10 days after the election. Signs on public property, including rights-of-way, medians, and utility poles, may be restricted. Political signs are generally exempt from sign permit requirements. HOAs are limited by California Civil Code Section 4710 in restricting political signs — they must allow at least one sign of reasonable size. The city maintains content neutrality in sign regulation per the Supreme Court's Reed v. Town of Gilbert decision.
The city generally cannot enforce against political signs on private property. Signs on public property may be removed. HOAs that prohibit all political signs may face legal challenges under CC 4710.
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