Political signs on private property in Fillmore are protected by the First Amendment and California Elections Code §18370. Temporary political signs cannot be prohibited on residential property. Signs in the public right-of-way may be restricted.
California Elections Code §18370 protects the right to display political signs on private residential property. Fillmore cannot prohibit temporary political signs on private property during election periods. Size limitations may apply (typically 16-32 square feet maximum per sign on residential property). Signs may be posted starting several weeks before an election and should be removed within a reasonable time after the election (typically 10 days). Political signs in the public right-of-way are subject to city regulations and may be removed. HOAs cannot prohibit political signs under California Civil Code §4710, which allows signs of reasonable dimensions. Illuminated political signs are subject to the same lighting standards as other outdoor lighting.
Removing or vandalizing political signs on private property is a crime under Elections Code §18370 (up to $500 fine, 6 months jail). The city cannot remove signs from private property. Signs in the right-of-way may be removed by Public Works.
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