Showing ordinances that apply to White Lake, NY
White Lake is an unincorporated community (population 121) in Oneida County, New York. Because White Lake is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Oneida County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The political signs rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Political signs protected as core political speech under First Amendment and Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015). Oneida County municipalities cannot impose content-based restrictions but may regulate size, placement, and duration (time-neutral).
Reed v. Gilbert requires content-neutral sign regulation. Typical local rules: maximum 6-16 sq ft residential, setback from right-of-way, removal within 7-14 days after election. Signs prohibited on utility poles and public property under NY Vehicle & Traffic Law §1220-a. Contact Oneida County at (315) 798-5800 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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