Political signs: What to know before you stake your signage
With election season upon us, let’s talk politics. More specifically, let’s talk political signage.
The Eastmark community fully supports resident involvement in the campaign process. But whether you’re championing a candidate, proposition, or other ballot measure, you’ll want to brush up on Eastmark’s dos and don’ts when it comes to election signage in your yard and around the neighborhood.
Political signs
These are the signs that attempt to influence the outcome of an election. While they don’t need approval from the Eastmark Design Review Committee to be posted, they do need to follow the Eastmark Design Guidelines (see section 4.89 of Signs and Signage) which align with Arizona State Law. The standards are in place to help maintain safety, equality, and aesthetics in the neighborhood.
Timing
Political signs cannot be posted more than 71 days before an election, and signs must be taken down no later than three days after the election. If you display a sign promoting a person, proposition, or other election cause, the content must be related to items on the ballot in the upcoming election.
Location
Political signs are prohibited in areas owned by the Eastmark Residential Association and Eastmark Community Alliance, which include common areas (like neighborhood parks), rights-of-way, and parkway zones between the public sidewalk and the street.
Quantity & Size
There is no limit to the number of political signs allowed on your property, but the total combined square footage of all the signs may not exceed 9 square feet. For example, if you have three, 24-inch x 18-inch signs, you’re golden. If it’s two, 36-inch x 24inch signs, it’s in violation.
Political flags
Flags are also considered signage, so if you display a flag promoting a person, proposition, or other election cause, the content must be related to items on the ballot in the upcoming election.
They need to follow the same size guidelines as signs and cannot be posted more than 71 days before an election. Flags (plus any yard signs) count toward the total combined square footage that should not exceed 9 square feet.
Please note
If any political signs or flags displayed by a resident do not follow the Eastmark Design Guidelines, the resident may be subject to receiving a letter from the ERA.