Political signs in Oxnard are protected under the First Amendment and California Elections Code Section 18370. Residential properties may display political signs without permits. The city may regulate size and placement in public right-of-way but cannot prohibit political expression.
California Elections Code Section 18370 protects the right to display political signs on private property. Oxnard cannot require permits or prohibit political signs on residential property. Signs in the public right-of-way may be regulated for traffic safety and sight distance requirements. Typical residential sign size limits (commonly 32 square feet for temporary signs) apply, but content-based restrictions on political speech are unconstitutional. Signs must be placed by the property owner or with owner permission. Political signs should be removed within a reasonable period after the election (typically 10-15 days). HOAs in Oxnard cannot prohibit political signs within the period beginning 90 days before an election through 15 days after under California Civil Code Section 4710.
Signs placed in the public right-of-way blocking sight lines may be removed by the city. There are no fines for political signs on private property complying with size limits.
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