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Columbia County says political signs cannot be placed in rights-of-way under Ordinance 90-135
Summary
Columbia County reminded residents that Ordinance Section 90-135 prohibits private political signs in public rights-of-way (including on utility poles and county/state land), explained a simple pole-based test to check placement, outlined enforcement by Code Enforcement, and gave retrieval information for removed signs.
A Columbia County staff member advised residents that county rules bar private political signs from public rights-of-way, utility poles and other public property under Columbia County Ordinance Section 90-135.
The guidance, issued as a public information segment ahead of the election season, explained how volunteers and residents can check whether a sign is legal. "If the sign is in front of the pole, it's in the right-of-way, and that means it's a no-go," the Columbia County staff member said. "If the sign is behind the pole, you're good to go." The staff member cited Section 90-135 of the county ordinance as the governing rule.
The presenter also said the county’s Code Enforcement Department monitors placements and is required by law to remove signs that violate the ordinance. "Our Code Enforcement Department monitors this very carefully, and if they find your sign is breaking the rules, by law, they are required to remove them," the staff member said.
Residents whose signs are removed for being in the right-of-way may retrieve them at 201 Range Road in Appling, the segment said. The presenter closed by urging people to obtain property-owner permission before placing signs and to follow the rules "to help keep our roadways safe, uncluttered, and fair for everyone."
