San Antonio, TX Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- Chapter 28, Art. IV, Div. 2, SubDiv. F
- Duration
- Maximum 90 consecutive days
- Placement
- Private property only with owner approval
- Prohibited
- City-owned property
- Penalty
- Up to $500 per violation via Municipal Court
Summary
Political signs in San Antonio are regulated as temporary signs under Chapter 28 (Signs) of the Code of Ordinances. They may be displayed for up to 90 consecutive days, must be staked to the ground or securely affixed, and cannot be placed on city-owned property. Signs must have property owner approval and cannot create hazardous conditions. Violations are punishable through Municipal Court with fines up to $500.
(a) In this section, "property owners' association" has the meaning assigned by Section 202.001, Property Code.(b) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a property owners' association may not enforce or adopt a restrictive covenant that prohibits a property owner from displaying on the owner's property one or more signs advertising a candidate or measure for an election:(1) on or after the 90th day before the date of the election to which the sign relates; or(2) before the 10th day after that election date.(c) This section does not prohibit the enforcement or adoption of a covenant that:(1) requires a sign to be ground-mounted; or(2) limits a property owner to displaying only one sig
Full Breakdown
San Antonio regulates political signs through its general sign ordinance while respecting First Amendment free speech protections. Signs in public rights-of-way, on utility poles, and on public property are prohibited. Signs must not obstruct traffic sight lines or create safety hazards. Yard signs do not typically require permits. Content-based restrictions on political speech are unconstitutional per Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015).
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