November 7, 2023, Consolidated Election, Campaign Guide: Campaign Posters and Signs
City and County Restrictions
|
City and Contact |
Posting Restrictions |
Posting & Removal Dates |
|
City of Santa Rosa |
Sign permit required. Must have owners’ permission. Signs may not exceed 16 square feet in are and, if detached, more than 9 feet in height. Private property only |
60 days prior to, and 15 days after the date of the election |
|
City of Cloverdale |
Must have property owner’s permission. Residential: 6 square feet with no portion higher than 7 feet above existing grade. Nonresidential: 24 square feet, 10 feet in height. Private property only. |
30 days total. Potential extension of up to 45 days upon approval of Planning Director |
|
City of Cotati |
Must have property owner’s permission. Residential: 12 square feet total (front & back); Nonresidential: 20 square feet (front & back). Private property only |
60 days prior to, and 10 days after the date of the election |
|
City of Healdsburg |
Must have property owner’s permission. Private property only. |
90 days prior to, and 15 days after the date of the election |
|
City of Petaluma |
Contact City Community Development Department for information. |
90 days prior to and 15 days after the date of the election |
|
City of Rohnert Park |
Must have property owner’s permission. Private property only. |
Signs must be removed within 10 days after the date of the election |
|
City of Sebastopol |
Must have property owner’s permission. Private property only. |
No specific guidelines established for posting, remove after election |
|
City of Sonoma |
No signs or posters on public property or utility poles. Must obtain permission from property owner to post on private property and shall file written approval with a $25.00 fee to the City Clerk, to be refunded upon removal of signs. Signs may not exceed 8 square feet without a permit |
Signs must be removed within 10 days after the date of the election |
|
Town of Windsor |
Contact Town Planning Division to obtain permit. Must have property owner’s permission. Permit and fee required. Residential: 32 square feet; maximum 4 feet in height from ground. Nonresidential: 64 square feet, maximum 6 feet in height from ground. Private property only. |
Limited to 45 days total |
|
County of Sonoma |
Must obtain Zoning Permit from the PRMD. No signs shall be erected earlier than ninety (90) days prior to the election in which the candidate or measure will be voted upon. Signs on behalf of a political candidate who is successful in the primary election may be retained for the general election provided they are properly maintained. All signs shall be removed entirely within twenty (20) days of the close of the campaign. Refer to Article 84 (Sign Regulations) in Sonoma County Zoning Ordinance for design standards and further information. |
State Law Governing Campaign Signs
As a candidate or campaign worker for either office or a ballot measure, this information from Caltrans about State law governing campaign signs should be helpful to you.