Port Townsend, WA Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

Political signs, with permission of the owner, erected on private property up to four and one-half square feet per sign face in residential zones and 16 square feet per sign face in other zones; provided, that political signs shall be removed within 10 days after the final election involving the candidate or ballot proposition advertised by the sign;

H. Temporary construction signs limited to a total sign area of 16 square feet per construction site, displayed no longer than one year and removed no later than 10 days after completion or occupancy of the project; larger signs are considered project signs and require a sign permit;

I. Traffic, directional or informational signs lawfully installed, or required to be installed, by a government entity; provided, that in the event of any conflict between the provisions of this chapter and the provisions of any applicable state law, the provisions of this chapter shall govern unless expressly preempted by the laws of the state;

J. Signs not intended to be viewed from, and which are not readable from, a public right-of-way;

K. Window merchandise display;