Does Scarborough have town-level limits on where political signs can be posted? | Fact brief

Scarborough has local limits on where political signs, which it classifies as temporary signs, can be posted.

The town’s zoning ordinance prohibits temporary signs in rights of way along certain major roadways and near specified intersections to protect scenic views, sensitive areas and traffic safety. 

Scarborough repealed a separate political sign ordinance in 2017 and incorporated those rules into its zoning ordinance.

Its rules supplement state law, which allows temporary signs in public rights of way for up to 12 weeks per year and requires identical messages to be at least 30 feet apart.

Other southern Maine communities impose additional restrictions. South Portland prohibits campaign signs in rights of way narrower than 6 feet and in roundabouts and rotaries. Westbrook bars temporary signs from rotary islands, narrow medians, public school grounds, cemeteries and some city parks.

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Maine law prohibits unauthorized removal of legally placed political signs.