June 19, 2012 – Colorado Springs, CO – We all want to keep our beautiful community clean and free of litter and debris, however, please think twice before you yank up that political campaign sign from someone else’s property or from a public right of ways—because there is a fine, a seven hundred and fifty dollar fine, to be precise. Many people are unaware that during the 45 days before an election through four days after, it is unlawful to remove properly placed political campaign signs from the public right of way (C.R.S. §1-13-113).

Most government entities have policies and procedures in place regarding political campaign sign placement and it is up to the campaigns to ensure they follow these directions. Some entities require permits while others simply provide placement directions. The Clerk & Recorder’s Office has compiled some of this information to assist the public and campaigns in regards to political campaign signage.

·         City of Colorado Springs:

If you would like information on a permit for private usage of public right of way, contact the City of Colorado Springs Land Use Review Division at 719-385-5355.

·         City of Fountain:

Political campaign signs are exempt from some requirements.  To learn more, campaigns may contact the Planning Division for the City of Fountain at 322-2000.

·         Town of Monument:

Political campaign signs do not require a permit, however, there are regulations pertaining to the signs. For information, contact Code Enforcement for the Town of Monument at 884-8035.

·         El Paso County:

For information on permitting of political campaign signs and the timeframe for placement in unincorporated El Paso County, contact El Paso County Development Services, Code Enforcement at 719-520-6748.

·         Colorado Department of Transportation:

The State of Colorado does not allow political campaign signs on state-owned property/right of way. Signs may be placed on private property adjacent to the state highway.

Anyone who has concerns about the placement of political campaign signs should contact one of the following government entities for assistance or to notify them of improperly placed political campaign signs. Citizens should not remove political campaign signs from public right of ways or private property. The only individuals allowed to remove political campaign signs without permission are the owner of the premises, an authorized agent of the owner, or any person charged with enforcement of any state law, ordinance, or regulation.

·         City of Colorado Springs:

If you have questions about political campaign signs placed in the City of Colorado Springs contact CSPD Code Enforcement at 719-444-7891. They will enforce the regulation of sign placement and will take down signs if placed in the wrong areas.

·         City of Fountain:

If you have questions about political campaign signs placed in the City of Fountain, contact Code Enforcement at 322-2032.

·         Town of Monument:

If you have questions about political campaign signs placed in the Town of Monument, contact Code Enforcement at 884-8035.

·         El Paso County:

For information on permitting of political campaign signs and the timeframe for placement in unincorporated El Paso County contact El Paso County Development Services, Code Enforcement at 719-520-6748.

·         Colorado Department of Transportation:

The State of Colorado does not allow political campaign signs on state-owned property/right of way. CDOT employees will remove political campaign signs that are placed in the state highway’s public right of way.

For more information contact Alissa Vander Veen at 719-351-9626 or AlissaVanderVeen@elpasoco.com.

June 19, 2012 – Colorado Springs, CO – We all want to keep our beautiful community clean and free of litter and debris, however, please think twice before you yank up that political campaign sign from someone else’s property or from a public right of ways—because there is a fine, a seven hundred and fifty dollar fine, to be precise. Many people are unaware that during the 45 days before an election through four days after, it is unlawful to remove properly placed political campaign signs from the public right of way (C.R.S. §1-13-113).

Most government entities have policies and procedures in place regarding political campaign sign placement and it is up to the campaigns to ensure they follow these directions. Some entities require permits while others simply provide placement directions. The Clerk & Recorder’s Office has compiled some of this information to assist the public and campaigns in regards to political campaign signage.

·         City of Colorado Springs:

If you would like information on a permit for private usage of public right of way, contact the City of Colorado Springs Land Use Review Division at 719-385-5355.

·         City of Fountain:

Political campaign signs are exempt from some requirements.  To learn more, campaigns may contact the Planning Division for the City of Fountain at 322-2000.

·         Town of Monument:

Political campaign signs do not require a permit, however, there are regulations pertaining to the signs. For information, contact Code Enforcement for the Town of Monument at 884-8035.

·         El Paso County:

For information on permitting of political campaign signs and the timeframe for placement in unincorporated El Paso County, contact El Paso County Development Services, Code Enforcement at 719-520-6748.

·         Colorado Department of Transportation:

The State of Colorado does not allow political campaign signs on state-owned property/right of way. Signs may be placed on private property adjacent to the state highway.

Anyone who has concerns about the placement of political campaign signs should contact one of the following government entities for assistance or to notify them of improperly placed political campaign signs. Citizens should not remove political campaign signs from public right of ways or private property. The only individuals allowed to remove political campaign signs without permission are the owner of the premises, an authorized agent of the owner, or any person charged with enforcement of any state law, ordinance, or regulation.

·         City of Colorado Springs:

If you have questions about political campaign signs placed in the City of Colorado Springs contact CSPD Code Enforcement at 719-444-7891. They will enforce the regulation of sign placement and will take down signs if placed in the wrong areas.

·         City of Fountain:

If you have questions about political campaign signs placed in the City of Fountain, contact Code Enforcement at 322-2032.

·         Town of Monument:

If you have questions about political campaign signs placed in the Town of Monument, contact Code Enforcement at 884-8035.

·         El Paso County:

For information on permitting of political campaign signs and the timeframe for placement in unincorporated El Paso County contact El Paso County Development Services, Code Enforcement at 719-520-6748.

·         Colorado Department of Transportation:

The State of Colorado does not allow political campaign signs on state-owned property/right of way. CDOT employees will remove political campaign signs that are placed in the state highway’s public right of way.

For more information contact Alissa Vander Veen at 719-351-9626 or AlissaVanderVeen@elpasoco.com.