Wondering about all those political signs?
Here's the answer:
Courtesy of Judy Meade, Tantallon Citizens Association
A Prince George's County
ordinance prohibits the posting of political campaign signs in the "Public
Right of Way" on private property. The "Public Right of Way" is defined
as 10 feet from the curb (away from the street). Therefore, county home
and business owners who have posted such signs should move the signs to be
in compliance with the law.
A companion ordinance requires
that political campaign signs must be 50 feet from the curb of the nearest
corner of an street intersection in the county.
In addition, political campaigns
must receive permission from the owners to post signs on property
belonging to public entities, such as police and fire stations. The
school board has been notified about the numerous signs posted on its
property at the southeast corner of the traffic circle at Swan Creek and
Fort Washington Roads.
Signs may not be erected earlier
than 45 days before the election (primary and general). Signs for
unsuccessful primary election candidates must be removed 10 days after the
primary election. All other political campaign signs must be removed 10
days after the general election.
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