Political signs in unincorporated San Diego County are protected by the First Amendment and California Elections Code Section 18310. Property owners may display political signs on their property. Some size and placement restrictions apply under the County sign ordinance.
Political signs receive strong First Amendment protection. California Elections Code Section 18310 prohibits any local ordinance from regulating the posting or displaying of political signs on private property. Property owners in unincorporated San Diego County may display political signs without permits. However, the County's general sign ordinance (Title 7) may regulate sign size, location relative to rights-of-way, and structural safety. Signs cannot obstruct traffic visibility or be placed in public rights-of-way without permission. Political signs on public property may be restricted. After elections, signs should be removed within a reasonable time per the sign ordinance. HOAs may have their own CC&R provisions but are limited by state law protections for political expression.
Signs in public rights-of-way may be removed. Signs obstructing traffic safety may be cited. Otherwise, political sign enforcement is minimal due to First Amendment protections.
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