Showing ordinances that apply to Lake Harbor, FL
Lake Harbor is an unincorporated community (population 49) in Palm Beach County, Florida. Because Lake Harbor is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Palm Beach County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The political signs rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Political signs are protected speech under the First Amendment and FL law. Palm Beach County permits political signs on private property without permit, with size and setback limits. Signs in public right-of-way are prohibited.
Following Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015), PBC Sign Code (ULDC Article 8) treats political signs in a content-neutral manner. Signs on private residential property are limited to 6 sq ft each, max 32 sq ft aggregate, with 5-foot setback from property lines. No permit required. Signs may be displayed up to 60 days before an election and must be removed within 7 days after. Signs in public right-of-way, on utility poles, or on traffic signs are prohibited and removed by county.
Right-of-way signs: removed by county, no fine to property owner. Oversized signs: $100-$250 per sign after warning.
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