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Raymore council debates stricter enforcement, limited election‑day signage after complaints
Summary
Council members and staff discussed complaints about placement and quantity of political signs, legal constraints from Reed v. Town of Gilbert, and options including strict enforcement, a written property‑permission form and a possible one‑sign election‑day exception.
Raymore City Council members on Monday debated whether to enforce existing sign rules more strictly or amend the code to allow a narrow exception for election‑day signage after a contested local campaign drew complaints about signs on city and private property.
City staff outlined recurring problems around commercial corridors and intersections, saying placement is often the issue rather than sign content. "When you get into areas like Willow Wind and Dean Avenue ... the lot line barely extends just a couple of feet beyond the front of the parking lot," staff said, explaining why signs that appear off the street may still be in the right of way.
Council member Baker cited the U.S. Supreme Court case Reed v. Town…
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