Naperville regulates signs under Title 6, Chapter 16 (Street Graphics Control). Political signs on private property are protected by the First Amendment. Signs in the public right-of-way are prohibited. Illinois law restricts government regulation of political speech signs.
Naperville's sign regulations under Title 6, Chapter 16 govern all types of signage. Political signs on private property are protected by the First Amendment and cannot be banned. However, they must comply with general sign standards including size limits. Signs placed in the public right-of-way are prohibited and will be removed by the city, including political signs. Illinois election law and First Amendment protections limit government regulation of political signs on private property. The city cannot impose content-based restrictions or require permits specifically for political signs. Temporary signs for elections are generally permitted on private property during campaign seasons without special permits.
Political signs in the right-of-way: removal by city. Oversized signs: code enforcement notice. No fines specifically for political sign content on private property.
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