Fresno regulates signs under FMC Chapter 15, Article 26 (Sign Regulations). Political signs on private property are broadly protected under the First Amendment and California Election Code Section 18370. The City cannot prohibit political signs on residential property. Signs may be subject to reasonable size limits (typically 32 sq ft in residential zones) and must be removed within a reasonable period after the election. No permit is required for temporary political signs.
California law prohibits local governments from banning political signs on private property during election periods. Fresno's sign code allows temporary non-commercial signs including political signs in all zones without a permit. In residential zones, signs are generally limited in size. Political signs in the public right-of-way may be restricted. Signs cannot obstruct traffic visibility or be placed on utility poles. HOAs may regulate but not completely prohibit political signs under state law.
The City may remove signs placed illegally in the public right-of-way. Signs obstructing traffic safety may be removed immediately. No fines are typically imposed for residential political signs that comply with size limits.
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