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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

District Office offers guidelines for signs, campaigning in political season

Ahead of the heating up of the political season, guidelines are being offered on political signs and campaign activities within the Village Community Development Districts.

Signs 

1. As it relates to political signage, the Declaration of Restrictions provide that no exterior signs will be permitted without the express written consent of the Developer. The Developer has provided consent for properties north of County Road 466 for the placement of one professionally prepared sign not  exceeding 24″ x 24″ affixed to an exterior window of a residence.

2. Signs may not be affixed to the exterior walls of District-owned property.

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

Election Day Polling Places 

1. All activity at any polling place shall be in accordance with the interpretation of state statute or local ordinance by the applicable Supervisor of Elections.

2. Persons in support of candidates or issues shall not interfere with voters attempting to enter the polling places.

Community Development District Public Facilities 

1. Candidates ant their supporters are allowed to stand on the exterior of district owned facility property (i.e. postal facilities, recreation centers and at  public events) in compliance with the Rules of the District.

2. Candidates and their supporters are not allowed to interfere with persons attempting to access District facilities and activities.

3. Candidates and their supporters are not allowed to implant or affix, in any way, any signage at these facilities. Signs may be affixed to golf carts, Low Speed Vehicles or held by candidates or their supporters.

Any questions with regard to activities allowed or prohibited should be directed to Janet Tutt, District Manager or Diane Tucker, Administrative Operations Manager at (352) 751-3939.

 

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