Tacoma, WA Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Max signs
- 2 per issue or event
- Max size
- 4 sq ft per side, 3 ft tall
- Removal deadline
- 14 days after the event
- Display cap
- 6 months per 12-month period
- Attachment ban
- No utility poles or trees
Summary
Tacoma treats political signs as temporary signs: capped at two per issue, 4 square feet per side, 3 feet tall, and must come down within 14 days of the event or after six months, whichever is sooner.
A property owner, or another party with approval of the property owner, may place up to two signs per issue or event on private property or on the right-of-way adjacent to said private property... Signage shall not exceed 4 square feet in area per side (eight square feet total) and three feet in height. The duration of display of a temporary sign shall not exceed six months in any 12-month period OR the temporary sign must be removed within 14 days of the event for which it is intended, whichever is less.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4946110; v22 updated 2026-07-28).
Full Breakdown
Tacoma's zoning code defines a 'political sign' as a temporary sign supporting a candidate or ballot measure. Under the general temporary-sign standards, a property owner (or another party with the owner's approval) may place up to two signs per issue or event on private property or the adjacent right-of-way. Signs cannot exceed 4 square feet per side (8 total), cannot exceed 3 feet in height, cannot flash, and cannot be fastened to utility poles, street lights, traffic devices, fences, or trees.
Violations & Fines
The City or the abutting property owner may remove any temporary sign that blocks sight distance, creates a pedestrian or traffic hazard, or otherwise violates the placement, size, or duration limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
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