Lane County, OR Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Code section
- Lane Code 15.205(2)
- Right-of-way
- No signs allowed
- ODOT size cap
- 12 sq ft (private property)
- Retrieval
- 3040 N. Delta Hwy, 30 days
- Traffic devices
- May not be obscured
Summary
Political signs may not be placed in Lane County road right-of-way, and none may block a traffic-control device. On state highways, ODOT limits new temporary signs to 12 square feet on private property. Signs removed by Public Works are held 30 days at 3040 N. Delta Highway (Lane Code 15.205(2)).
Signs should not be placed within Lane County road right-of-ways. In unincorporated parts of the city that means the planting area between the sidewalk and curb. In rural areas, it would be from the pavement to the fence.
Full Breakdown
Lane County Public Works enforces Lane Code 15.205(2): signs cannot be placed within county road right-of-way. In unincorporated built-up areas that means the strip between sidewalk and curb; in rural areas it is from the pavement to the fence line where maintenance vehicles operate. Signs should sit on private property behind utility facilities. Illegally placed signs are removed and held for 30 days at 3040 N. Delta Highway before being destroyed. Along state highways, ODOT prohibits signs in the right-of-way and caps new temporary political signs on adjacent private property at 12 square feet, with no flashing lights and none in scenic corridors.
Violations & Fines
Signs placed in the right-of-way are removed by Lane County Public Works (or ODOT on highways) without notice and destroyed if not reclaimed within 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How big can a political sign be near a state highway?
Sources & Official References
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