Political Signs

Noncommercial messages, such as political signs, do not require a permit per our current sign ordinance.

If the sign structure is permanent in physical nature, then all applicable building and safety code requirements shall be met.

In residential zones people are allowed to have noncommercial message signs on their property at any time of the year. The current code restrictions for sign size are:

Temporary increase in noncommercial sign area is allowed during the period beginning 60 days before any primary, special or general election and ending 5 days after that election. 

The allowable temporary increase is as follows:

• Commercial and Industrial Zones: An additional 18 square feet of sign area
• Residential Zones: An additional 14 square feet of sign area per sign 

The posting of campaign signs on public utility poles is prohibited. NRS 704.638.

The provisions of NRS prevent the placement of any political sign within state highway right-of-way or roads which are owned or controlled by NDOT. NRS 405.020, 405.030, and 405.110 and NAC 410.440

For detailed information about signage, please refer to Ordinance No. 1435, Boulder City Code Section 11-24-9.C

For basic policies that apply to all signs including property owner's consent, please refer to Boulder City Code Section 11-24-5.