With election season in full swing, the landscape is once again blossoming with the familiar flora of campaign signs, bringing hues of red, blue, and every color in between to the city's thoroughfares. As these markers of democracy vie for attention, officials from the City of Apple Valley are sending out a friendly reminder on proper signage etiquette to ensure the visual chorus doesn’t become visual chaos. According to the city's public notice, while putting up campaign signs doesn't require a permit, there are rules to follow.
For one, they are adamant that signs must be kept under 32 square feet in all districts they, too, should be removed within a 10-day period following the elections. The proper placement of these signs is particularly stressed; they must not encroach closer than 18 feet from the adjacent curb lines along City Rights of Way and should be firmly staked on private property. However, passionate campaigners and meticulous organizers should take note: any signage mistakenly placed within right-of-way areas or on public properties, such as parks, schools, and within 100 feet of polling stations, risk removal by the city's watchful eyes.
Apple Valley is striking a balance between encouraging political engagement and maintaining an orderly public space, the city emphasizes the citizens' responsibility in correctly situating campaign signs. Ben Pierson at Apple Valley Code Enforcement is the go-to person for anyone grappling with the rules, reachable via phone at 952.953.2571 or by shooting an email to [email protected] for those who might still have queries or need further details on compliance.
