Political signs in Brooklyn are regulated by NYC Admin Code §10-125 — prohibited on public property (lampposts, trees, signs) but permitted on private property with owner consent.
NYC Administrative Code §10-125 prohibits posting any handbill, sign, or advertisement on lampposts, trees, utility poles, traffic signs, sidewalks, or other public property without permission. Fines range from $75 to $250 per violation under the Posting Law (§10-127) and can be assessed against the candidate or campaign whose message is posted. Political signs on private property — lawn signs, window signs, and fence signs — are constitutionally protected speech and generally permitted without size limits by First Amendment precedent (City of Ladue v. Gilleo). Zoning Resolution sign regulations (§32-60 et seq.) focus on commercial advertising and do not restrict residential political speech. Landlords in rental buildings may restrict signs in common areas but not on tenants' window interiors.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Kings County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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