HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.17.2021 Board Correspondence - FW_ Placement of Campaign Signs Face Restrictions Along State Highways
From:Paulsen, Shaina
To:BOS
Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: Placement of Campaign Signs Face Restrictions Along State Highways
Date:Friday, December 17, 2021 8:03:55 AM
Please see Board Correspondence.
Shaina Paulsen
Associate Clerk of The Board
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
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Subject: Placement of Campaign Signs Face Restrictions Along State Highways
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Date: December 16, 2021
District: District 2 - Redding
Contact: Kurt Villavicencio
Phone: (530) 225-3426
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Placement of Campaign Signs Face Restrictions Along State
Highways
Exemptions Needed for Temporary Signs Visible From Highway
REDDING– With the arrival of the 2022 election season, political candidates and
campaign workers for either an office or a ballot measure are reminded about a state law
governing the placement of “Temporary Political Signs” within view of a state highway.
Section 5405.3 of the State Outdoor Advertising Act allows an exemption for the
placement of “Temporary Political Signs” along certain state highways. However, these
signs are not to be placed within the state right of way. In addition, signs cannot be visible
within 660 feet from the edge of the right of way of a classified “landscaped freeway.”
In Caltrans District 2, there are 15.5 miles of roadway that fall under the “landscaped
freeway” classification, which covers ornamental planting covering at least a 1,000-foot-
long continuous stretch of state right of way. (See attached list of landscaped freeways)
If campaign signs are within view of a state highway, candidates MUST file a Statement of
Responsibility form with Caltrans’ Outdoor Advertising Program in Sacramento.
A temporary political sign meets the following criteria:
1. Encourages a vote in a scheduled election.
2. Is placed no sooner than 90 days prior to the scheduled election and is removed
within 10 days after that election
3. Is no larger than 32 square feet.
4. Has a statement of responsibility form filed with Caltrans certifying a person who
will be responsible for removing the signs?
State law directs Caltrans to remove unauthorized temporary political signs and bill the
responsible party for their removal.
For more information or copy of the form “Statement of Responsibility” for temporary
political signs, please visit: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/traffic-operations/oda/political-
signs
A completed Statement of Responsibility must be submitted to: Caltrans Division of Traffic
Operations, Outdoor Advertising Program, P.O. Box 942874, MS-36 Sacramento, CA
94274-0001
Caltrans and its contractors do our best to keep the public informed. To stay up to date on
highway projects, please follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Project information can also
be found on the District 2 webpage. The public can also call (530) 225-3426 during
working hours or send an email to D2PIO@dot.ca.gov. Updated highway conditions for
California can be found on QuickMap and on One-Stop-Shop for the Western U.S.
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