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Resident raises First Amendment concerns over proposed limits on residential yard signs

2081662 · January 6, 2025
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Summary

A Bellaire resident told council she opposes proposed zoning or sign‑rule changes that would limit residential yard signs to two and restrict political signs to 90 days before an election and removal 10 days after, calling it an infringement on free speech and likening the rules to an HOA.

Bellaire — Resident Lauren Zito addressed the City Council on Jan. 6 during public comment to oppose proposed regulations limiting residential yard signs, saying the rules would infringe on residents’ First Amendment rights and create inequities for families with multiple children or multiple causes to support.

Zito said she…

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