With numerous local, state and federal elections that take place, the information below reminds everyone about the rules involving placement of temporary campaign signs in Greensboro.

Review our Temporary Campaign Signs brochure.

Why the Rules?

The City's rules about temporary sign placement is to prevent safety hazards. Anything that could obstruct a pedestrian's or motorist's view of a road or intersection is dangerous to everyone's safety. 

What's Not Allowed

Like other types of signs, temporary campaign signs are not allowed in any public rights-of-way. Also, these signs should not be attached to:

• Utility poles
• Bus shelters
• Trees
• Other permanent structures.

Never attach wind-blown items like balloons or streamers to any temporary campaign sign and never illuminate these signs in any way.

What is Allowed

• In residential zoned areas - Temporary campaign signs must be smaller than six-square-feet in size and less than six feet in height.
• In nonresidential zoned areas - Temporary campaign signs must be smaller than 36-square-feet in size and less than eight feet in height.
• For zoning information on a particular piece of property, use the City's GIS "Zoning Districts" app.
• Owners of private property must give permission to have any temporary campaign sign placed on their property.
• All temporary campaign signs must be removed within seven days after the election associated with the sign.