Horry County, SC Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Sign category
- Personal expression sign
- Number allowed
- No numeric limit
- Size per side
- 3 square feet maximum
- Flags
- Included in same rule
- Permit
- Not required
Summary
Horry County treats yard signs (including political signs) as personal expression signs. There is no limit on how many you may display, provided each is 3 square feet or less per side. No permit is required for these signs.
Personal expression signs of any type, including flags, provided that they do not exceed three (3) sq. ft. in area per side. There is no restriction on the number of personal expression signs permitted per property.
Full Breakdown
The Horry County Zoning Ordinance's sign regulations allow 'personal expression signs of any type, including flags,' with no restriction on the number per property, as long as each sign does not exceed 3 square feet in area per side. Because political signs are a form of personal expression, the county cannot regulate their message or cap their number under this content-neutral standard. Larger temporary ground signs (up to 6 square feet on an existing single-family lot of record) are limited to one per property and must be set back at least 5 feet and kept out of the road right-of-way. Signs exempt from permits are listed in the ordinance's sign-exemptions section. Beach cities may set their own limits.
Violations & Fines
Oversized personal expression signs, or signs placed in the public right-of-way, can be removed by the county; the zoning administrator may order removal when a dangerous condition exists.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many political signs can I put in my yard?
Can I place a campaign sign on the road shoulder?
Sources & Official References
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