In Henrico County's residential and agricultural districts, temporary noncommercial signs (including political signs) need no permit but cannot exceed 16 square feet in aggregate per lot, and may be displayed no more than 90 consecutive days and 120 days per year.
Henrico County Code Sec. 24-104.1 regulates signs and, following Reed v. Town of Gilbert, treats political messages as noncommercial content. In any R, A-1, or C-1 district, temporary noncommercial signs totaling no more than 16 square feet in aggregate per lot may be displayed without a permit for up to 90 consecutive days and no more than 120 days in a calendar year. Signs may not be attached to trees or other vegetation, may not be placed on public land or street right-of-way without approval (though certain election-day signs are allowed under Code of Virginia § 24.2-310(E)), and may not obstruct a driver's view of an intersection.
Oversized signs, signs exceeding the day limits, or signs placed in the right-of-way or on trees are prohibited; unauthorized right-of-way signs are subject to immediate removal and disposal by county officials, plus possible prosecution.
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