Political signs need to be located 10 feet back from the road right-of-way. Usually, the telephone poles or other utilities are located at the edge of the right-of-way. The online Steuben County GIS can also be used to estimate the right-of-way location. See illustration below.
Political signs need to be located outside of a clear-vision area. The clear-vision area is a triangle that extends 25 feet along the road right-of-way from intersections. See illustration below.
Political signs should only be placed on property with the owner’s permission. There is no maximum number of political signs that can be placed on a property.
Political signs do not require permits but should be removed in a timely manner following the election.
These standards apply equally to all candidates and parties. Signs in violation of these standards may be removed by Plan Commission staff. If the Plan Commission notices a large number of violations or signs that may be a safety hazard, we will begin removing signs the week of October 18th.
Please make sure that your signs meet our community standards. If you notice neighbors might have a sign that does not comply, please inform them of the standards if you are comfortable doing so; they may not be aware.
The above standards are for the Steuben County Plan Commission jurisdiction only. Angola, Ashley, Clear Lake, Fremont, Hamilton, Hudson, or Orland may have different standards. Please contact them directly with any questions.
There may be additional restrictions for signs located near polling locations. Please contact local election officials for details.
Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or plancommission@co.steuben.in.us with any questions.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation, and good luck to all the candidates.
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