Showing ordinances that apply to Sparrow Bush, NY
Sparrow Bush is an unincorporated community (population 981) in Orange County, New York. Because Sparrow Bush is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The political signs rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Political signs protected under First Amendment per Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015). Orange County municipalities cannot impose content-based restrictions. Size and duration limits vary by town.
Following Reed v. Town of Gilbert, Orange County towns cannot treat political signs differently from other temporary signs. Typical neutral rules: max 6-16 sq ft residential, posted no sooner than 30-60 days before election, removed within 7-14 days after. Signs prohibited in public right-of-way. NY Election Law 17-130 prohibits signs within 100 feet of polling place.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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