Political signs on private property in Galt are protected speech under the First Amendment and California law. Galt cannot limit the number of political signs based on content, but may enforce reasonable size, setback, and duration standards in the sign code.
Following Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015) and Caltrans v. Adams Outdoor (2019), the City of Galt cannot impose content-based restrictions on political signs. Galt Municipal Code Title 18 (zoning) applies neutral standards to temporary signs: typical residential limit is 6 square feet per sign face, maximum height 6 feet, placed on private property with owner consent, outside the public right-of-way, and not blocking sight triangles at intersections or driveways. Signs may be posted up to 90 days before an election and must be removed within 10 days after. Signs on utility poles, street signs, traffic signs, or other public property are prohibited under California Vehicle Code section 21467 and Outdoor Advertising Act section 5405. Signs in the public right-of-way may be removed by the city without notice.
Signs in the right-of-way may be summarily removed. Violations of zoning sign standards cited under GMC Chapter 1.16 at 100 dollars first offense.
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