33 MAC Pt. 209, R. 5.6
Signs pertaining to candidates for public office, measures or issues on primary,
Cite as 33 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 209, R. 5.6
Signs pertaining to candidates for public office, measures or issues on primary,
general or special election ballots are permitted in all zoning districts subject to the following
limitations:
(a)
In single family residential districts on lots smaller than or equal to one (1)
acre, one (1) Sign per street frontage for each candidate or measure not exceeding eight
(8) square feet in area and six (6) feet in Sign Height.
(b)
In single family residential districts on lots larger than one (1) acre and in
all other zoning districts, one (1) Sign per street frontage per lot or Parcel for each
candidate or measure not exceeding eight (8) square feet in area or six (6) feet in Sign
Height.
(c)
Signs shall not be displayed earlier than forty-five (45) days prior to an
election and shall be removed within five (5) days, following said election. Signs for
successful primary election candidates, eligible for the general election, may remain after
the primary election but shall be removed within five (5) days after the general election.
(d)
Signs shall not be placed in any portion of the public right-of-way located
between a street or sidewalk or on any public properties.
(e)
The person, party or parties responsible for the distribution and display of
such Signs shall be individually and jointly responsible for their removal.
(f)
Signs painted, printed, or otherwise affixed or placed on boats or other
floating device in waters of District are prohibited.
(g)
Exceptions: The provisions of this Regulation shall not apply to the
following, and are therefore accepted:
(i)
Flags or insignia of The United States, county, or city.
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(ii)
Temporary decorations or displays celebrating the occasion of
traditionally accepted patriotic, religious or local holidays or events;
(iii)
Temporary Signs for events of a general county wide civic or
public benefit;
(iv)
Garage Sale, Yard Sale, and Similar Signs: Garage sale, yard sale,
and like signs shall not be erected on public property right-of-ways but may be erected on
private property only with the permission of the property owner. Signs shall be promptly
removed immediately after the event to which it refers.
Part 209 Chapter 6: Prohibited Signs: