Temporary Signs

If you are having a rummage sale, selling property, or holding an event, there are standards that must be followed concerning the placement of those signs.

• Community interest signs, such as, rummage/garage sales, picnics, reunions, and other similar short-term functions placed in the public right-of-way require the following:

  • Consent of abutting property owner or tenant;
  • Does not exceed two square feet per face and must not be affixed to utility poles or official traffic signs;
  • Must have the address of the function and name of the person placing the sign on the back of the signs;
  • Must not be placed in public rights-of-way further than 500 feet from the site of the function;
  • Must be removed within 24 hours after the conclusion of the event or activity.
  • Must not be placed in a public right-of-way that will constitute a visual or physical obstruction or safety hazard to the public.

• Election Campaign Signs

  • Campaign signs may be placed during the election period and are to be removed within two weeks after the election period is completed.
  • Campaign signs are not allowed on public right-of-way or public property;
  • Campaign signs may be placed without a permit provided that the property owner, renter or lessee has given permission;
  • Shall not exceed 20 square feet in area on all sides;
  • Campaign Signs and/or electioneering are not allowed within 100 feet of the entrance to a polling place. This does not apply to bumper stickers.

More information regarding signs is in the City's Ordinance, Section 8.04 and Section 17.8.

Questions can be sent to cityclerk@cityofelkhorn.org