Signs

Signs serve the community as sources of information and direction and also as components of the landscape. The establishment of uniform sign standards is necessary to promote and maintain an environment that is visually pleasing and free from negative impacts.

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Political Sign Regulations

The Washington Township Zoning Resolution includes specific requirements for the placement of political signs. The provisions are included in Article 16, Section 11 of the Washington Township Zoning Resolution (view).

The following is a summary of significant provisions regarding political signs:

• It is no longer required that a permit be obtained prior to placement of candidate/political signs.
• Political signs may not be placed any closer than (20) feet from the permanent berm or a paved road. Political signs shall also be set back not less than twenty (20) feet from the pavement edge of any access driveway.
• The maximum sign size allowed in residential zoning districts is six (6) square feet.
• The maximum sign size allowed in office, business and industrial zoning districts is twenty (20) square feet.
• Any sign not meeting the requirements will be removed and retained by the Township. If a sign is removed by the Township, the location, setback distance, and date removed will be noted on the sign.
• Political signs which are removed can be picked up at the Department of Development Services office, 8190 McEwen Road.

The political party, candidate, or committee involved will be notified by the Township for the purpose of retrieving the sign or advertisement.

For any clarification, or additional information regarding regulation of political signs, please contact the Washington Township Department of Development Services (937) 433-0796, or through our web site.