Fort Lauderdale regulates political signs under ULDR Section 47-22 as temporary signs on a content-neutral basis. Political signs on private property are protected as free speech. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way.
Fort Lauderdale's ULDR Section 47-22 regulates signs on a content-neutral basis, meaning political signs are treated the same as other temporary signs under the First Amendment. Property owners may display political signs on their private property subject to the temporary sign dimensional standards. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, traffic signals, or public property. The Supreme Court has held that content-based sign restrictions require strict scrutiny, and Fort Lauderdale's code has been amended to ensure content neutrality. Florida law also provides protections for political sign display, including limits on HOA authority to restrict political signs during election periods.
Political signs in the right-of-way are subject to removal. Signs exceeding dimensional limits may receive code enforcement notices. HOAs that illegally restrict political signs may face legal challenges under Florida law.
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