Sarasota, FL Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

Political campaign signs announcing candidates seeking public political office and other data pertinent thereto shall be permitted up to a total area of 16 square feet for each premises in a residential zone and 32 square feet in a commercial or industrial zone. These signs shall be confined within private property. These signs may be displayed 90 days prior to and 21 days after the election for which intended. In cases where a final election follows within 75 days of a primary election, those candidates who won in the primary election may continue to display their signs during the interim period and up to 21 days after the final election.(17)Banners on city light poles. When authorized and installed in accordance with Ordinance No. 15-5125.(18)Banners fastened to fences on the campus of a public or private elementary, middle or high school.(b)Setback of exempt signs. The signs enumerated in subsection VII-106(a) which do not require a permit may be located in required front setbacks no closer than five feet from the property line and meet the sight triangle restrictions cited in section VII-1202 of this Code.(c)Impact of exempt signs on calculations under other sections of this division. The face area of exempt signs shall not be included in determining compliance with the maximum allowable sign area provisions of this division. Exempt signs are allowed in addition to signs for which permits are required.