POLITICAL SIGNS 2017Atlantic Beach Code on
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS
(Note: Candidates should also refer to F.S. Section 106.143 for more information.)
Chapter 17-26 provides that political campaign signs shall be permitted within all zoning
districts, shall be exempt from the requirement to obtain a sign permit, and are subject to
the following conditions:
Sec. 17-26(b)(7) “Temporary political campaign signs announcing the
candidacy of a qualified candidate for public office not exceeding four (4)
square feet in area may be placed wholly within the boundaries of any
property, at the discretion or consent of the legal owner and/or occupant of
the property, provided such signs conform with all traffic, electrical,
maintenance, fire and safety regulations of the city.
The placing of political campaign signs on city property, other public
property or on public rights-of-way shall be prohibited. Political
campaign signs displayed within motor vehicles conducting routine
business activities on city or other public property shall not be
prohibited, provided that no such vehicle shall be parked on city
property, other public property or on public rights-of-way for the sole
purpose of displaying political campaign signs.
Illegally placed political campaign signs shall be removed by the code
enforcement officer without notice to the candidate or abutting property
owner or occupant. Political campaign signs shall not be placed on
property prior to qualification of the candidate to run for office, and all
such signs shall be removed within seventy-two (72) hours after the last
election. If such signs are not removed within this period of ti me, the
city may remove such signs and may charge the candidate the actual cost
for such removal. Collected funds shall be deposited into the city general
revenue. Failure to remove signs is a violation of this Code and is
enforceable pursuant to F.S. Chapter 162, Code Enforcement.”
Candidates are advised to comply with the requirements of the sign ordinance and are
asked to inform campaign workers of the law and penalties regarding the posting of
political signs.