Maricopa, AZ Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

Under MCC 18.115.040, political signs are exempt signs that do not require a sign permit, and MCC 18.115 provides that political signs are permitted in all districts subject to A.R.S. 16-1019, as amended. The city's Temporary Signs Guide explains the state-law framework: the maximum area of a political sign is 16 square feet if located in a residential area and 32 square feet in any other location. Political signs cannot be put up earlier than 71 days before a primary election and must be removed within 15 days after the general election. Signs cannot be placed in state roadways, but may be placed in a public right-of-way that is owned or controlled by the City of Maricopa, with exceptions: they may not be placed on light standards, traffic signs, or the city-owned railings along SR 347. These rules track A.R.S. 16-1019, which protects the placement of political signs in the public right-of-way during the campaign window and prohibits their removal, alteration, or defacement. Homeowners in HOA communities should note that A.R.S. 16-1019 also limits an association's ability to restrict political signs. Confirm specifics each election cycle with the City Clerk or Development Services.