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Indian River County, FL Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Single-family sign
4 sq ft max
Height
5 ft max
Permit / fee
None (§956.04)
Right-of-way
Not allowed
Code
IRC Chapter 956

Summary

Indian River County treats political signs as temporary signs under Chapter 956. On a single-family lot they run up to four square feet, need no permit, and Section 956.04 charges no fee for political signs. Road right-of-way placement is barred.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Indian River County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

No fee shall be charged for temporary political signs.

Source: Florida StatutesView official code

Full Breakdown

The county's sign code is content-neutral after Reed v. Town of Gilbert, so a campaign sign is regulated like any other temporary sign, regardless of its message. On a single-family residential parcel a temporary sign may not exceed four square feet in area or five feet in height, and no permit is required. Section 956.04 provides that no fee is charged for temporary political signs. Signs may not sit in a public or private road right-of-way or block a corner sight-visibility triangle. The code sets no election-timing window, since content-based deadlines did not survive the rewrite. HOAs and CDDs are common across the county, and the cities of Vero Beach and Sebastian run their own sign codes.

Violations & Fines

Signs exceeding the size or height limits, or placed in a road right-of-way or sight triangle, are prohibited and may be removed by code enforcement. Sign-code violations carry civil penalties only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put a campaign sign in my yard?
Yes. It counts as a temporary sign: up to four square feet on a single-family lot, no permit, no fee. The county cannot restrict it based on its political message.
Is there a deadline to remove election signs?
Not in the county code. The content-neutral rules set no election-timing window. Your HOA or CDD covenants may impose their own removal deadline.

Sources & Official References

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