The City of Plano Code of Ordinance, Chapter 6, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article XII – Temporary Signs, Section 6-491 – Political signs/noncommercial purpose signs, establishes the sign requirements for all political and noncommercial signs for size, display time and location within the City of Plano except where otherwise prohibited by state law. 

Staff receives many complaints from residents about the proliferation of political signs at polling places.  This amendment will address the proliferation of signs at polling places on public property for aesthetic standards for the community and help prevent distracted drivers for safety purposes. 

The proposed ordinance amendment allows no more than five (5) signs per candidate, committee, issue, proposition or measure.  Signs must also be setback approximately eight (8) feet from the property line of the active polling place, which will allow the code official the ability to prevent any possible sign obstructions for egress and ingress purposes at site locations.

This item may impact revenue collected from fines due to violation of the sign ordinance.  The exact change in revenue is indeterminable and will have minimal impact on the General Fund budget.

Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government.