Elected officials and candidates for office have lost respect for the people. They are placing signs all around the County and are disregarding the law. How can we elect them to enforce the law is they disobey it now?
Help us to report Violators!
Prince George’s County - Numbers for Sign Enforcement
Dept. of Public Works - Highway Maintenance - 301-499-8523
Zoning enforcement for signs - 301-883-6043
11.3 Placement of Campaign Signs
The State Board of Elections does not have regulatory authority over the placement or location of campaign signs. However, there are State and local laws that regulate where and when you can put up campaign signs.
Placement of signs on State roads and highways is regulated by the State Highway Administration.
Placement of signs on city and county roads and on public property in the cities and counties is regulated by local ordinances. In addition, many cities and counties regulate when signs can be put up and when they must be taken down. You can call the county election board for assistance in obtaining information on the laws in your county or municipality.
Is is strongly recommended that you contact either the State Highway Administration or the appropriate city or county agency before placing any signs.
State Highway Administration Offices
Johnny Stringfellow
Outdoor Advertisement Inspector
Prince George’s County and Montgomery County
P.O. Box 327
9300 Kenilworth Avenue
Greenbelt, MD 20770
301-513-7489 or 800-749-0737
Mark Loeffler, Supervisor Utilities Section - 800-749-0737 or 301-513-7492
Sec. 27-628. Public interest events/campaign.
(a) Location.
1. At least 10 feet behind the street line; and
2. At least 50 feet from the nearest corner of any street intersection.
(b) Validity period.
1. Campaign signs may be erected forty-five (45) days prior to the election. The signs shall be removed within ten (10) days after the general election, or within 10 days after the primary election if the candidate is not successful.
2. Other public interest signs may be erected for a period not to exceed 30 consecutive days.
(c) Other regulations.
1. One permit is required per applicant per event.
(CB-59-1993; CB-95-1994)
For more information contact: Sandy Pruitt, sandy@pfcpgc.org or 301-808-1492
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