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Fayetteville, NC Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Maximum size
Six square feet per side
Maximum height
Four feet above grade
Base quantity
One per 200 feet frontage
Election window
Number limit suspended
State right-of-way rule
N.C.G.S. 136-32 governs

Summary

Fayetteville regulates campaign signs through content-neutral Type 1 temporary sign standards: six square feet, four feet tall, one per 200 linear feet of frontage. The quantity cap lifts on residential parcels during the election window. State law separately governs the road right-of-way.

Beginning on the 30th day prior to the beginning of early voting for any scheduled primary or election ... and ending the 10th day following the primary or election, the limit on the number of Type 1 Freestanding Temporary Signs that may be displayed on a parcel containing a use in the Household Living use classification is suspended.

Source: Fayetteville Code of Ordinances & Unified Development OrdinanceView official code

Full Breakdown

The June 2025 sign code rewrite replaced the former political sign category with Type 1 Freestanding Temporary Signs, described as yard signs associated with real estate, political campaigns, community events, and meeting announcements. They are allowed in every district except DT-1, on developed or vacant land, with no limit on display duration. From the 30th day before early voting begins through the 10th day after the primary or election, the numerical cap is suspended for parcels in the Household Living classification. Sign faces must be rigid material mounted on posts or stakes, and signs must stay clear of sight triangles and out of the public right-of-way.

Violations & Fines

Signs placed in the public right-of-way, affixed to utility poles, street signs, or trees, or exceeding the size and height caps are prohibited and subject to removal and enforcement under article 30-8.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many campaign signs can I put in my yard?
One Type 1 sign per 200 linear feet of street frontage applies normally. That cap is suspended on residential parcels from 30 days before early voting through 10 days after the election.
Can I place a sign along the road?
City code bars signs in the public right-of-way. N.C.G.S. 136-32 separately permits signs in the state right-of-way during the election window, capped at 864 square inches and 42 inches high, with abutting owner permission.
Is there a deadline to take yard signs down?
The UDO sets no duration limit on Type 1 signs. Signs placed in the state right-of-way under N.C.G.S. 136-32 must be removed by the 10th day after the election.

Sources & Official References

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