Omaha, NE Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

' Section 55-822(ee) defines a political sign narrowly as 'a sign installed for a limited period of time which displays information pertaining to an upcoming governmental subdivision, city, county, state or federal election,' so the exemption covers candidate and ballot-measure messaging tied to a specific election date rather than general political speech displayed indefinitely. Because political signs are exempt rather than unregulated, other chapter 55 prohibitions still apply where they overlap: § 55-823(c)(5) bans portable signs outright, § 55-823(c)(1) bars signs painted on or attached to trees, rocks or other natural objects, and § 55-823(c)(4) bars any sign that obstructs the clear view of pedestrians or vehicles or obscures an official sign or signal, all of which reach improperly placed campaign signage even though the timing exemption applies.

00 re-inspection fee each time the city has to re-inspect after notifying the owner of a violation, appealable to the zoning board of appeals within ten days of the fee assessment.