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Volusia County Political Sign Rules

Original title: https://www.volusiaelections.gov/core/fileparse.php/62/urlt/24-Volusia-County-Code-Enforcement-Rules-for-Political-Signs-Rev.-1.16.19.pdf

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The Frame

What this does

Political candidates and campaign workers must follow these specific zoning rules to avoid having their signs removed by the county or facing potential code enforcement actions.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Political Candidates

Candidates must ensure their campaign materials comply with size, placement, and permitting regulations to avoid removal.

Volusia County Building & Zoning Division

The agency responsible for enforcing the sign ordinances and managing permit applications.

What changed

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Key Facts

Signs are prohibited on utility poles, trees, and within the public right-of-way.
Signs placed in the public right-of-way will be removed and not returned.
Only one temporary sign is allowed per 1,000 feet of street frontage.
Signs in single/two-family zones are limited to 4.5 square feet; other zones are limited to 32 square feet.
Signs cannot exceed 10 feet in height from the finished grade.
Signs with 16 square feet or less of copy area do not require a permit; signs larger than 16 square feet require a permit.
Temporary signs are authorized for a maximum of 3 months per calendar year.
Temporary banner signs are limited to 30 square feet.
Signs displayed in windows are exempt from these rules.
Festoon signs, sandwich signs, temporary roof signs, and temporary projecting signs are prohibited.
Signs that obstruct sightlines at driveways are prohibited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for my political sign?

You only need a permit if the sign's exceeds 16 square feet.

Can I put my sign on a utility pole?

No, signs may not be affixed to utility poles, trees, or placed in the public .

How long can I keep my signs up?

Temporary signs are authorized for a total period not to exceed 3 months during any calendar year.

Why It Matters

Political candidates and campaign workers must follow these specific zoning rules to avoid having their signs removed by the county or facing potential code enforcement actions.

Summary

This document outlines the regulations for placing political signs in of Volusia County. It details size, height, and placement restrictions, as well as permitting requirements for larger signs.

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Strict Right-of-Way Enforcement

The document explicitly states that signs in the right-of-way will be removed and not returned, indicating a zero-tolerance policy for placement in those areas.

Volusia County

Connected Entities

locationVolusia County“The jurisdiction enforcing the sign ordinances.”Map →

personChris Hutchison“Code Compliance Manager who issued the guidance.”Map →

otherChapter 72, Article II, Division 8, Section 72-298“The specific section of the Volusia County Code of Ordinances governing these ru”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.volusiaelections.gov

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