Election Signs

Election or candidate yard signs are permitted on private property so long as they meet the Town’s code requirements which include but are not limited to:  

• Signs may be posted up to 60 days prior to the election and must be removed within 5 days after the election.
• The sign area may not exceed 24 sf. 
• Signs must not create traffic visibility problems. 
• Signs may not be illuminated or contain any electronic or digital screen components.
• Signs must be placed 5ft behind the property line and 8 feet from a public street or alley. 

Signs are prohibited in the public right-of-way. This includes medians, roundabouts, intersections and in front of public buildings. Signs are also prohibited at Town parks and open space. Signs may not be posted on public buildings, structures, or on trees, posts, poles or other improvements in the public right-of-way, park or open space. This includes street and traffic poles, signs and light posts. Signs posted in the public right-of-way, park or open space will be subject to removal.  

You can view the Town’s municipal code as it relates to temporary signs here: Section 4.16.060. - Standards for temporary signs. | Code of Ordinances | Eagle, CO | Municode Library 

Any signs currently on Town property or CDOT managed property will be removed and be available for pickup at the Town’s Public Works Shop located at 1050 Chambers Avenue by appointment (970-328-6678). Signs will be held until November 9th and, if not picked up, will be disposed of.