33 Miss. Code. R. 209-5.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Rule 33-209-5.6

Signs pertaining to candidates for public office, measures or issues on primary, general or special election ballots are permitted in all zoning districts subject to the following limitations:

(a) In single family residential districts on lots smaller than or equal to one (1) acre, one (1) Sign per street frontage for each candidate or measure not exceeding eight (8) square feet in area and six (6) feet in Sign Height.
(b) In single family residential districts on lots larger than one (1) acre and in all other zoning districts, one (1) Sign per street frontage per lot or Parcel for each candidate or measure not exceeding eight (8) square feet in area or six (6) feet in Sign Height.
(c) Signs shall not be displayed earlier than forty-five (45) days prior to an election and shall be removed within five (5) days, following said election. Signs for successful primary election candidates, eligible for the general election, may remain after the primary election but shall be removed within five (5) days after the general election.
(d) Signs shall not be placed in any portion of the public right-of-way located between a street or sidewalk or on any public properties.
(e) The person, party or parties responsible for the distribution and display of such Signs shall be individually and jointly responsible for their removal.
(f) Signs painted, printed, or otherwise affixed or placed on boats or other floating device in waters of District are prohibited.
(g) Exceptions: The provisions of this Regulation shall not apply to the following, and are therefore accepted:
(i) Flags or insignia of The United States, county, or city.
(ii) Temporary decorations or displays celebrating the occasion of traditionally accepted patriotic, religious or local holidays or events;
(iii) Temporary Signs for events of a general county wide civic or public benefit;
(iv) Garage Sale, Yard Sale, and Similar Signs: Garage sale, yard sale, and like signs shall not be erected on public property right-of-ways but may be erected on private property only with the permission of the property owner. Signs shall be promptly removed immediately after the event to which it refers.

33 Miss. Code. R. 209-5.6