Simpsonville, SC Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Max size
- 6 square feet
- Max height
- 3 feet
- Setback from road
- At least 12 inches
- Earliest posting
- 30 days before election
- Removal deadline
- 48 hours after election
Summary
Political yard signs are allowed on private property. Under the Zoning Ordinance, a political sign may not exceed six square feet or three feet in height, must sit at least 12 inches from the curb or road edge, cannot go on City property or right-of-way, may go up no more
Political signs. A yard sign or similar sign announcing candidates... The size of the sign shall not exceed six square feet, nor shall the height of the sign exceed three feet... shall not be erected more than 30 days prior to the election... shall be removed within 48 hours of the completion of the election.
Full Breakdown
Section 4.10.3.L lists political signs as an allowed temporary/exempt sign type. A political sign is defined as a yard sign announcing candidates or an election/referendum. The rules: (1) not on City of Simpsonville property or right-of-way; (2) sign area no more than six square feet and height no more than three feet; (3) set back at least 12 inches from any curb or edge of road; (4) erected no more than 30 days before the election; and (5) removed within 48 hours of the election's completion. Signs in the public right-of-way are prohibited and may be removed by the City.
Violations & Fines
Signs violating size, placement, or timing rules, or placed in the right-of-way, may be removed by the City, and the responsible party may be cited under the Zoning Ordinance. Penalties follow Code section 1-9.
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