It’s a sign of the season – campaigning to support your favorite political candidate. However, if your plans involve placing a political sign, the City of Ottawa has some regulations regarding the issue. Although the city and county can’t regulate or prohibit the placement of or the number of signs on private property, or the unpaved right of way for city streets or county roads, 45 days prior to the elections, cities and counties can regulate the size and the setback distance for the placement of signs so it does not impeded sight lines or sight distances for traffic safety reasons. Also, any sign placed on public property will be removed.
The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds you to make sure it’s not located on highway right of way. Political campaign advertising is allowed on private property bordering state right-of-way, with permission.
