San Marcos permits political signs on private property under First Amendment protections and SMMC sign regulations. Signs must comply with size limits and cannot be placed in the public right-of-way.
San Marcos regulates signs under SMMC Title 20 (Zoning) sign provisions. Political signs on private residential property are protected under the First Amendment and California Election Code Section 18370. Signs on private property generally do not require permits. Temporary political signs in residential zones are typically limited to 6 sq ft per sign face. Signs cannot be placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, traffic signals, or city-owned property. Signs must not obstruct driver sight distance at intersections. There is no restriction on when political signs may be posted or when they must be removed relative to elections. Multiple signs are permitted provided total sign area complies with the aggregate temporary sign allowance for the zoning district. Illuminated political signs may be subject to additional restrictions.
Signs in the public right-of-way subject to removal by the city. No fines for signs on private property that comply with size limits. Code Enforcement at (760) 744-1050 x3234.
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