Arizona law (ARS 16-1019) protects the right to display political signs on residential property. Tempe cannot prohibit political signs on private property within reasonable size limits. Signs may generally be placed 60 days before an election and must be removed 15 days after. HOAs cannot prohibit political signs within the statutory time period.
Political sign rights in Arizona are strongly protected by state law (ARS 16-1019). Tempe residents may display political signs on their residential property. Under Arizona law, signs may be placed starting 71 days before a primary election and must be removed within 15 days after the general election. Signs generally may not exceed a reasonable size (typically 4x4 feet for residential). Signs cannot be placed on public property, in public rights-of-way, or on utility poles. ARS 33-1808 protects homeowners in HOA communities, prohibiting HOAs from banning political signs during the statutory display period. Tempe's Zoning and Development Code may have additional temporary sign provisions, but state law preempts local restrictions on political signs within the protected timeframe. Political signs are considered protected speech under the First Amendment, giving them strong legal protection.
Signs on public property may be removed. Signs remaining beyond the 15-day post-election deadline may be cited.
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