Fort Wayne, Ind. – With primary election season well underway, city officials are urging residents and business owners to be mindful of the city ordinance regulating the posting of political campaign signs.
The City of Fort Wayne has an ordinance that prohibits the placement of yard signs within the public right-of-way.
Campaign signs should not be posted within the grass strip between the street curb and the public sidewalk, as this area is within the public right-of-way.
If the location does not have a sidewalk, generally, the sign must be 11 feet from the edge of the road.
In addition to the right-of-way, signs should not be placed on public property, such as parks, utility poles, traffic signs, shelters, trees, garbage cans or benches.
Those with questions about a right-of-way location or to report a sign that has been improperly placed, should call 311 or 427-1172.