With the local campaign season upon us, the Code Compliance Department of the City of Eastland wants to remind, and inform political candidates, supporters and opponents, any campaign sign placed within view of the public must follow City and State rules; City of Eastland Ordinance #720-4 requires no sign be placed within any city or state right of way or easement, upon any utility pole, rock, box, tree or other items. Signs must be a minimum of 15 feet from any curb, or 20 feet from any street where no curb is present. Signs should be placed on the property owner’s side of any sidewalk present. All signs placed must be with the property owner’s permission.
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) strictly forbids the placement of any signs within the state right of ways. In Eastland this includes North Seaman, South Seaman to Burkett and West on Burkett; East and West Main, FM 3101 (N College St.). In most cases along these streets, signs may be placed on the property behind any utility pole line (NOT street light).
State of Texas Ethics Commission requires certain disclosure statements on all political advertising:
