First Amendment and NY case law protect political signs in residential yards. Syracuse allows political signs up to 6 square feet without permit; must be removed within 7 days after election. No content-based restrictions per Reed v Town of Gilbert.
Political signs on private residential property in Onondaga County are protected by the First Amendment, City of Ladue v Gilleo (1994), and Reed v Town of Gilbert (2015), which bars content-based sign regulation. Syracuse Zoning Ordinance permits residential political signs up to 6 sq ft without a permit, with removal required within 7 days after the election. Manlius, Clay, and DeWitt follow similar patterns after updating codes to Reed compliance. Commercial and public right-of-way posting remains restricted; NYS Highway Law section 88 prohibits signs in state road ROWs.
Syracuse zoning violations: up to $250 per day plus removal at owner expense. ROW signs may be removed without notice by DPW.
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