For Immediate Release
Contact: Alissa Vander Veen
(719) 520-7322; (719) 351-9626
AlissaVanderVeen@elpasoco.com
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS INFORMATION
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 – Colorado Springs, CO – With just four weeks before the General Election, political campaign signs are being prominently displayed throughout the county. With both political parties coming together to ask vandals to stop removing political yard signs here is some important information you should know before you pick up and remove that political yard sign.
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 require permits while others simply provide placement directions.
People are warned against unauthorized removal of political signs from someone else’s property or from a public right of way as there is a $750 fine. 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).
The Clerk & Recorder’s Office has compiled information to assist the public and campaigns regarding 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. People 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.
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