Public Announcement – It is election time again and the City of Brownwood would like to remind all candidates that “Political Signs” are considered temporary signs announcing or supporting political candidates or issues in connection with any national, state, or local election.

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The following are just a few of the restrictions relative to the placement of sign as listed in the Sign Ordinance, Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Brownwood:

• In no instance shall a sign extend into the Right-of-Way of any State or City maintained street or highway. In the past we have experienced numerous violations of political signs being placed in the Right-of-Ways. Typically, the City or State Right-of-Way is at least ten feet behind the curb.
• No pole, post, or standard used to support any sign shall be set in or upon any sidewalk, street or other public property.
• Freestanding signs shall maintain a setback of ten feet from the curb line or zero feet from the property line, whichever is greater.
• You should get permission from the property owner before placing any signs.
• Do not attach signs to any utility, traffic sign, or signal poles. Size of signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet each in residential districts.
• Questions concerning City Right-of-Way at any specific location should be referred to the City Engineering Department at (325) 646·2659. For State Right-of-Way contact TxDOT (325) 643· 0330.

CAUTION: Before driving a T-post, check for buried utilities or sprinkler systems. Contact 1-800-DIG-TESS for any hole or excavation sixteen (16) inches or greater in depth.

Remember to consider the safety of the motorist and Keep Brownwood Beautiful by picking up your sign after the election. Signs shall be removed from all zoning districts within seven days following an election.