Alachua County reminds those working on campaigns for public office to comply with the county’s sign ordinance. Cooperation and full compliance with the sign ordinance are necessary to keep Alachua County beautiful and public rights-of-way safe and free of clutter.
The Alachua County Code Administration Office receives numerous complaints about signs placed in the public right-of-way or on private property without permission. Signs placed in the right-of-way or too close to intersections can cause visual barriers or obstructions to pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic.
Please make every effort to educate your campaign staff, supporters and constituents to adhere to the guidelines for temporary signage in the County.
Please remember the following:
- Signs are to be placed only on private property and only with the owner or occupant's permission.
- Temporary sign requirements vary according to the zoning district in which the sign is located in.
- Signs placed within public rights-of-way will be removed and disposed of without notification.
- A violation of the sign ordinance requirements may result in enforcement action.
For more information, contact Alachua County Zoning Administrator Holly Banner at hbanner@alachuacounty.us.
