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During election season, political campaign signs are a common sight across the Bay Area, including Fremont. Campaign signs are allowed where other types of signs might be prohibited because of their importance as modes of free speech.
City Ordinance
The City has an ordinance regarding displaying temporary signs during election periods.
Per the ordinance, political campaign signs are prohibited on public property, including:
- public property streets
- center medians, landscape planter strips, or pedestrian ramps
- street lights, telephone poles, or other street furniture
Signs are allowed on private property subject to the conditions and limitations described below.
**NOTE: For the recent election on November 5, 2024, signs must be removed by November 20, 2024. To help with the disposal of signs, a public waste bin is available in the parking lot behind Fremont City Hall at 3300 Capitol Avenue.**
| Front Yard; Private Property | Street Tree | Public Landscape Strip | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Allowed |
Prohibited |
Prohibited |
Prohibited |
Rules for Displaying Signs on Private Property
Illegal Signs
The City will proactively remove illegal campaign signs or open a code enforcement case as they are discovered (depending on the location).
Anyone can report illegal campaign signs to the City’s Code Enforcement team by email, by calling 510-494-4430, or through the City’s online reporting form.
More Information
For more information, contact the City's Code Enforcement team by email or by calling 510-494-4430.