Simi Valley permits political signs on private property consistent with First Amendment protections and California Elections Code. Political signs may be displayed without a permit but are subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions.
Political signs on private property in Simi Valley are protected speech under the First Amendment and California Elections Code Section 18310. Residents may display political signs on their property without a permit. Signs may not exceed 32 square feet in residential zones per standard sign ordinance provisions. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way (medians, sidewalks, utility poles). Under California law, political signs may be posted up to 90 days before an election and must be removed within 10 days after the election. HOAs may not prohibit political signs within the statutory time period per Civil Code 4710. Signs must not obstruct vehicle sight lines at intersections.
Signs placed in the public right-of-way are subject to removal by the city. Signs remaining more than 10 days after an election may receive Code Enforcement notices. HOAs that remove political signs within the statutory display period may face legal action from homeowners.
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