Greeley, CO Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Vacant-lot placement
- Exempt from building requirement
- Size/duration cap
- None specific to election signs
- Content rule
- Message can't be restricted
- Right-of-way
- Still barred
Summary
Election, ideological, and real estate signs are the only sign types Greeley allows on vacant lots without a primary structure: otherwise treated like any other content-neutral sign.
With the exception of real estate, election, ideological, and prohibited activities signs, signs shall not be permitted unless there is a primary structure on the parcel.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 6 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Greeley's sign code (Sec. 24-904.a.1) singles out real estate, election, ideological, and 'prohibited activities' signs as the only sign types allowed on a parcel with no primary structure: every other sign requires a building on-site. Beyond that carve-out, the code sets no separate size, height, or duration limit specifically for campaign signs; they fall under the general yard-and-site-sign allowances (Table 24-9-1) like any other sign. The chapter also states plainly it is not intended to restrict speech by content or viewpoint (Sec. 24-901.b.3), so message content cannot be regulated.
Violations & Fines
An election sign placed in the public right-of-way, or one that creates a sight-line or traffic hazard, can be removed by the city without notice like any other prohibited sign.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put a campaign sign on an empty lot in Greeley?
Is there a size limit on political yard signs in Greeley?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Greeley
Compare Greeley to another location·View the Colorado sign regulations overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.