Political signs in Islip are protected free speech and permitted on private residential property without a permit. Town sign code regulates size, placement on private property only, and removal after election per First Amendment-compliant standards.
Under US Supreme Court precedent (Reed v. Town of Gilbert 2015), Islip cannot regulate political signs based on content. Sign code Chapter 68 treats political signs as temporary signs, typically allowing up to 6 square feet in residential zones without permit. Signs must be on private property with owner consent, not on public right-of-way, utility poles, or trees. Must be removed within 7-10 days after election.
Signs in right-of-way removed by town. Oversized signs on private property: 100-250 dollars after notice.
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