Neighborhood Support A Division of the Neighborhood Services Department Ron Moore, Manager 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, 4th floor- Aurora, CO 80012 303-739-7280 – 303-739-7191 (fax) neighborhood@auroragov.org
Political signs cannot be erected anywhere in the City of Aurora more than 30 days before the Election date for which they apply, other than those on developed properties located in residential zones, and must be removed no later than 7 days following the date of election. Mail ballot election signs cannot be erected anywhere in the City of Aurora more than 45 days prior to the election for which they apply, other than those on developed properties located in residential zones, and must be removed no later than 7 days following the date of election. Political signs can be no larger than six square feet in area. Free standing political signs must be solidly supported in the ground, in good repair, and firmly attached to mounting devices. Political signs cannot be attached to any traffic control device, directional or regulatory sign, or placed in the public right-of-way. Public right-of-way includes all street medians, visibility triangles (equilateral triangle areas at intersections extending approximately 30 feet from corner), and highway/street shoulders. Generally, right-of-way along highways and streets extends in towards the property approximately ten (10) feet from the curb, flow line or gutter. Political signs cannot be erected on any public property, such as parks, public buildings, bike paths and public signs. Political signs do not require a permit, but this exemption does not relieve the owner (candidate) of the responsibility for the erection, maintenance and compliance with the provisions of the code or ordinances pertaining to signs. To place a political sign on a vacant property requires the permission of the property owner before posting. To obtain owner information of a vacant property, the following information is provided: For properties in Arapahoe County, call 303-636-1371, and for properties in Adams County, call 303-659-2120. Political signs in violation of any portion of the City Code may be confiscated without notice by City Staff according to the provisions of Aurora City Code Section 146-1609. For more information regarding Code Enforcement, click here.