Political signs are protected speech under the First Amendment. Huntington Beach permits political signs on private property subject to HBZSO Chapter 233 general sign provisions. Signs must not be in public rights-of-way.
Political signs enjoy strong First Amendment protections. Under HBZSO Chapter 233 and Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015), Huntington Beach cannot impose content-based restrictions on political signs. Signs are permitted on private property with the owner's permission. Political signs should not be placed in public rights-of-way, on utility poles, or on traffic signs. The city may regulate the time, place, and manner of signs but not their political content. Signs near polling places on election day may be subject to state election code setback requirements.
Signs in public rights-of-way may be removed. Content-based restrictions on political signs are unconstitutional.
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