Erie, PA Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

04 defines a political campaign sign broadly as any bill, poster, placard, handbill, flyer, painting or similar object bearing written or printed matter, and Subsection (b) makes it unlawful to post one on or over any public property in the City at any time. Subsection (c) sets the timing window for signs elsewhere: posting more than 90 days before the election the sign supports is unlawful, as is failing to remove it within 30 days after that election. The Director of Public Works or an authorized agent enforces removal under Subsections (d) through (f): the Director may enter the property where an illegal sign sits, must attempt to give the responsible candidate, committee or person 24 hours' telephonic notice before removing a sign when contact is possible, and may skip that notice if the responsible party cannot be found after reasonable diligence.

Removed signs are stored for at least 90 days and returned only after payment of a $5 per-sign fee covering removal, notice and storage costs, with higher charges allowed if unusual effort like cutting supports or using aerial equipment was needed. 04(i) makes the candidate personally responsible for their campaign's signs, or the committee president for a ballot-measure sign, unless another responsible person is formally designated with the City Clerk, and Subsection (j) declares illegal signs a public nuisance the City can abate independent of collecting removal fees.