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Political signs can lead to fines, jail The
Island Packet Illegal political signs are popping up along the highway rights of way in the town of Bluffton. Approximately three weeks ago, town staff removed at least 10 Ron Paul presidential campaign signs. Last week, we removed a Mitt Romney sign that was not only illegal, but which also had profanity scratched across the front of it. This week, we removed two John McCain signs.We will remove any others we find, including those attached to telephone or utility poles, fence posts, and trees. Campaign staffers who erect signs are subject to a $500 fine and/or 30 days in jail per violation.
(Article continues below) Bluffton's town ordinance says political signs cannot be located on public property or in public rights of way, such as along the shoulders of highways. Political signs must be confined to private property, and must have the permission of the property owner. Signs cannot be erected earlier than 60 days prior to the election and must be removed within five days after the election. Signs cannot exceed six square feet per sign face and cannot exceed a height of 4 feet. Please call the town at 706-4580 if you have any questions. Tim Bennett Assistant town manager for operations,Town of Bluffton
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