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Thursday, April 25, 2024

What are the rules for political signs here in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown?

Editor’s note: The following is guidance from the District Office on campaign signs.

A Donald Trump sign on display at a home in The Villages.
A Donald Trump sign on display at a home in The Villages.

Each election period raises questions about allowable campaign activities within the Village Community Development Districts, including signage. To help all candidates and supporters, we have prepared an overview of signage enforcement for each District. Any questions with regard to signage or political activities should be directed to Janet Tutt, District Manager or Diane Tucker, Administrative Operations Manager at (352)-751-3939.

No signs may be placed on, or affixed to District owned property.

Signs may be affixed to golf carts or Low Speed Vehicles or held by candidates or their supporters.

Lady Lake/Lake County: The placement of not more than one (1) professionally prepared sign not exceeding twenty-four (24) inches wide and twenty-four (24) inches high affixed to an exterior window of a home unit, any content is permitted. There is no enforcement of for rent/for sale signs in villa units; however, no other signage is permitted with the exception of security and lawn care signs as designated in the Rule.

CDD No. 1: No enforcement of signs in home or villa units.

CDD 2 and 3: The placement of not more than one (1) professionally prepared sign not exceeding twenty-four (24) inches wide and twenty-four (24) inches high affixed to an exterior window of a home unit, any content is permitted. There is no enforcement of for rent/for sale signs in villa units; however, no other signage is permitted with the exception of security and lawn care signs as designated in the Rule.

CDD 4: No enforcement of signs in home or villa units.

CDD 5-10: No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on a Homesite or any dedicated or reserved area without prior written consent, except customary name and address signs and one sign advertising a property for sale or rent which shall be no larger than twelve (12) inches wide and twelve (12) inches high and which shall be located wholly within the home and only visible through a window of the Home with the exception of security and lawn care signs.

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