Moorpark regulates political and campaign signs under MMC Chapter 17.40 (Sign Regulations). Size and location restrictions vary by zoning district. Political signs are protected speech under the First Amendment. The city provides campaign sign information on its website with specific guidelines for placement and removal.
MMC Chapter 17.40 regulates all signs including political campaign signs. Political signs in residential zones are generally limited in size (typically 6 sq ft per sign on private property). Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, or on traffic signs. The city's campaign sign information page provides specific guidelines for each election cycle. Under California Elections Code §18310, it is a misdemeanor to remove or destroy political signs on private property without the owner's consent. Signs must typically be removed within a specified period after the election. The First Amendment provides broad protection for political speech, and sign regulations cannot discriminate based on the content of the message. Temporary political signs on private property generally do not require a permit.
Signs placed in the public right-of-way or on public property may be removed by the city. Signs exceeding size limits are subject to enforcement. Failure to remove signs after the post-election deadline may result in citation. Contact Code Compliance at (805) 517-6232 for sign regulation questions.
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