Political sign regulations in Jacksonville are addressed under Jax Ord. Code Ch. 326 (Signs and Outdoor Display Structures), Ch. 601 (Offences Against Operation of Government), and Ch. 656, Part 13 (Sign Regulations). Jacksonville's 1987 charter amendment banned all off-site billboards. Political signs on private property are generally protected under the First Amendment but must comply with size and placement standards. Signs cannot be placed on public property, rights-of-way, or utility poles.
Political sign regulations in Jacksonville balance free speech protections with aesthetic and safety concerns. Signs on private property are protected by the First Amendment and Florida state law. Common regulations include: maximum sign size (typically 4–6 square feet in residential, 32 square feet in commercial zones), prohibition on placement in public rights-of-way or on utility poles, and time restrictions (signs may be placed 30–90 days before an election and must be removed within 7–14 days after). Signs must not obstruct sight triangles at intersections or driveways. Content-neutral enforcement means all political signs are treated equally regardless of candidate or issue. HOA restrictions on political signs may be limited by Florida state law.
Signs in right-of-way: removed by city crews, $25–$50 fine per sign. Oversized signs: $50–$100 notice. Signs remaining after removal deadline: $25/day per sign.
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