Winter Haven Code Chapter 21, Article IV (Sign Regulations) governs all signage including political/campaign signs. Signs in city right-of-way are prohibited; on private property, temporary signs are size-limited and must be removed promptly after the event or election.
Article IV of Chapter 21 (Sec. 21-241 et seq.) is the City's sign code. Following the U.S. Supreme Court's Reed v. Town of Gilbert decision, Winter Haven's sign rules are content-neutral - the same size and placement limits apply to political, real estate, garage sale, and other temporary signs. Typical residential limits: maximum 6 square feet face area, maximum 4 feet tall, located entirely on private property and outside the visibility triangle. No signs may be placed in city right-of-way, on utility poles, on traffic signs, or in median landscaping. Sign Permits for permanent signs are processed by the Building Division (863-291-5695); temporary signs typically do not require a permit but must comply with size/placement rules.
Right-of-way sign removal is performed by city crews; repeat offenders may be cited under Ch. 21 with daily fines up to $250 through the Special Magistrate. Oversized or non-conforming signs receive Code Compliance notice with 10-day cure.
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