Political signs on private property protected as free speech. Mount Vernon applies content-neutral time/place/manner limits per Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015). Signs in public right-of-way prohibited.
Under Reed v. Town of Gilbert (135 S. Ct. 2218), local sign codes cannot treat political signs differently from other temporary signs based on content. Mount Vernon applies a uniform temporary-sign size cap (typically 6 sq ft residential, 32 sq ft commercial) and may require removal within 7-10 days after the election. Signs on utility poles, public trees, and public medians are prohibited regardless of content.
Oversized signs: removed or notice to comply; $50-$250 fine. Public right-of-way signs: removed without notice.
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