LAWTON SIGN ORDINANCE

Sign Law

These guide-lines are extracted from the Lawton Sign Ordinance. The City of Lawton welcomes and supports the democratic electoral process. While supporting the upcoming elections it would like to maintain a clean and safe community by asking that we comply with the Sign Ordinance. As a reminder and summary of the sign ordinance that specifically addresses the proper placement of political signs in Section 18-9-1-908 the following informantion is provided: Political signs are permitted in all zoning districts. Maximum area shall be thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area. Maximum height shall be six feet. No portion of a sign shall overhang or extend past a property line. Signs will not be erected in the public right -of-way, medians or sight triangles. Signs shall not be illuminated. Signs shall be constructed as either ground mounted or pole signs. Political signs may be placed no more than sixty (60) days prior to an election. Candidates shall be responsible for removing signs within thirty (30) days afte rthe election. The property owner shall be responsible for removing political sign if signis not removed after the thirty (30) day period. A permit is not required for political signs. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Neighborhood Services at (580) 581-3467 Anthony F. Griffith Neighborhood Services Supervisor. Editors Note: Public Right of Ways usually extend 10 feet back from the street curb. September 6th is the first day signs should be placed.