Jefferson County, Washington, Admits Its Sign Ordinance Discriminated Against Political Signs

On November 30, officials in Jefferson County, Washington, agreed not to enforce a county ordinance that limits signs on private property to those that are 8 square feet or smaller. Three years ago, a county resident sued the county because he wanted to put a sign on his truck in favor of a candidate for County Commissioner, but the county had said his sign was too large and was therefore illegal. See this story.


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Jefferson County, Washington, Admits Its Sign Ordinance Discriminated Against Political Signs — 2 Comments

  1. Actually it was because the regulation was not content neutral. In particular “real estate signs” regardless of size were exempted, while according to Jefferson County Code 18.30.150(2)(f), “Personal signs on private property displaying personal messages such as ‘yard sale’ or ‘no trespassing’ or political messages not to exceed eight square feet” were also exempt.

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