Political campaign signs on private property are protected speech and broadly permitted. White Plains applies content-neutral size and placement limits (typically 4-6 sq ft in residential zones) consistent with Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015).
The city cannot limit political signs based on message, candidate, or timing in a way that treats them differently from other temporary signs. Typical rules: signs only on private property with owner consent, not in the public right-of-way, not attached to utility poles or street trees. Size limits apply uniformly to all temporary noncommercial signs.
Signs in ROW: removal and $50-$100 fine. Oversize signs: correction notice and daily fine if uncorrected.
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