Guidelines for Political Signs During Election Campaigns

Statesville, January 25, 2024 – As the election season approaches, the City of Statesville is releasing important guidelines for the placement and removal of political signs within the city limits. It is crucial for candidates and their supporters to familiarize themselves with these regulations to ensure compliance with the Unified Development Code, Section 6.07 - Sign Regulations for political signs.

Political signs are allowed in the following locations:

1. Private property (with permission of property owner)
2. Front and side yards of homes and businesses
3. Store-front Windows

Restrictions on Political Signs:

1. In residential areas, political signs must not exceed 15 square feet in size.
2. Political signs are prohibited from being placed within any city right-of-way.
3. Political signs are prohibited in the Downtown streetscape area.
4. The landscaped median on East Broad Street is off-limits for political signs.

Candidates and campaign organizers are encouraged to consult the Powell Bill Map on the City of Statesville's official website (www.statesvillenc.net/streets) to determine which streets are maintained by the city and which are under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Removal of Signs:

All political signs must be removed within five (5) days following the election or the conclusion of the campaign. Failure to remove signs within this timeframe or placing signs within the city right-of-way may result in the removal of signs by our Ordinance Enforcement Officers.

Removed signs will be securely stored and can be collected by reaching out to Ordinance Enforcement Staff. Enforcement Staff are available at City Hall, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

For any inquiries or assistance related to political signs, please contact:

Joseph Campbell

Phone: (704) 768-5501

Email: [email protected]

View the Iredell County Board of Elections website for NC DOT sign regulations here

About the City of Statesville

The City of Statesville is truly a diverse community that welcomes new people, new voices and ideas, new industry, and business. We have already made significant investments in our downtown amenities, our business sector, our schools, our infrastructure, and more is on the horizon. We are creating a dynamic future for ourselves as we build on our successful history and the positive energy we experience today, all the while incorporating the values and quality of life that we cherish. To learn more visit www.statesvillenc.net.