Spartanburg County, SC Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Earliest posting
- 60 days before election
- Removal
- Within seven days after
- Location
- Private property only
- Right-of-way
- Not within road rights-of-way
- Permit fee
- None for political signs
Summary
Spartanburg County's Performance Zoning Ordinance allows political campaign signs on private property beginning 60 days before an election or referendum, and they must be removed within seven days after. They need not be set back from road rights-of-way but may not sit within them, and there is no fee.
Signs announcing candidates seeking public office or relating to any election or public referendum shall be allowed. Such signs shall be placed only on private property 60 days prior to the election or referendum, and removed within seven days after the election or referendum. These signs do not have to be set back from road rights-of-way.
Full Breakdown
Article 7, Section 7.6.30 of the county's Performance Zoning Ordinance (in force countywide for signs since January 1, 2020) governs political signs. Signs announcing candidates or relating to any election or referendum are allowed only on private property, no earlier than 60 days before the election, and must come down within seven days afterward. They do not have to be set back from road rights-of-way, but no sign may overhang or encroach on the public right-of-way (Section 7.3.30). There is no permit fee for political signs. City limits (Spartanburg, Greer, etc.) may impose stricter municipal rules.
Violations & Fines
Signs left up beyond seven days after the election, placed on public property, or within the road right-of-way are subject to removal and County Planning & Development enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I place a political sign along the road?
Sources & Official References
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