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Clackamas County, OR Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Election-law size limit
None (county statement)
Permit exempt
3 sq ft or less
Temporary sign duration
60 days per calendar year
Placement
Behind front property line
Right-of-way
No signs allowed

Summary

Clackamas County confirms 'the size and placement of political signs are not regulated by election law.' In the unincorporated county, campaign signs follow the content-neutral ZDO sign rules: signs 3 sq ft or less need no permit, and temporary signs may not display more than 60 days per year. Cities

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Clackamas County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Time Period and Duration: Shall not be displayed for a total time period exceeding 60 days in any calendar year.

Full Breakdown

Oregon election law does not set political-sign size or placement; the county elections office states 'the size and placement of political signs are not regulated by election law' and directs residents to the jurisdiction where the sign sits. In the unincorporated county, signs are governed content-neutrally by ZDO Section 1010. A sign of three square feet or less requires no sign permit, and any temporary sign (which includes campaign signs) may not be displayed for a total time period exceeding 60 days in any calendar year and must sit behind the front property line. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way or obstruct traffic-sign visibility. Inside cities the city code applies.

Violations & Fines

Signs in the right-of-way or violating the ZDO can be removed; Oregon Department of Transportation controls signs along state highways. County zoning violations are handled by Code Enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I keep a campaign sign up?
In the unincorporated county a temporary sign may not be displayed for a total period exceeding 60 days in any calendar year under ZDO 1010.13.
Can I put a yard sign in the right-of-way?
No. Signs in the public right-of-way and signs obstructing traffic-sign visibility are prohibited; along state highways ODOT rules apply.

Sources & Official References

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