Omaha regulates political signs under OMC Title 55 (Zoning) sign regulations. Political signs on private property are broadly protected under the First Amendment. The city limits sign size in residential areas but cannot ban political signs during election periods.
Political signs on private residential property are generally limited to 6 square feet per sign in residential zones. Signs must not obstruct sight lines at intersections. Signs on public property or rights-of-way are prohibited. The city cannot impose content-based restrictions on political signs following Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015). Signs must be removed within 10 days after the relevant election. No permit is required for political signs within size limits.
Signs in the public right-of-way may be removed by the city. Oversized signs may receive code enforcement notices. Failure to remove signs after elections may result in nuisance citations.
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