Parma permits political signs on private residential property without permits, subject to size limits (typically 6 sq ft in residential zones) and placement rules. Signs cannot be placed in public right-of-way or on utility poles. First Amendment protections limit how far the city can restrict content.
Under Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015), content-based sign regulations face strict scrutiny, so Parma's sign code treats political signs as temporary signs with the same rules as other non-commercial speech. Sign Code Chapter 1325 permits temporary residential signs up to approximately 6 sq ft without permit. Signs must be removed within 7 days after the election. Right-of-way (tree lawn to sidewalk) placement prohibited; signs in ROW will be removed.
Improper placement: sign removed without notice. Oversized sign: notice to remove, then minor misdemeanor up to 150 dollars. No First Amendment violations alleged.
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