ROCK SPRINGS – As the political season is heating up, please remember these rules about political signage within Rock Springs.
Be advised that the following regulations apply to Political Signs located in the City of Rock Springs, Wyoming:
1) The display of such signs shall be allowed in any zoning district and shall be limited to a period of sixty (60) days immediately preceding any Primary, General, or Special Election to which they refer. The person, party or parties responsible for the installation of any political sign shall be liable for the removal of the sign within ten (10) days after the Primary, General, or Special Election to which they refer. Please see the list below for specific deadlines.
Primary Election – Signs May Be Erected June 17, 2016
Primary Election August 16, 2016
Primary Election – Signs Must Be Removed (unsuccessful candidates only) August 26, 2016
General Election – Signs May Be Erected September 9, 2016
General Election November 8, 2016
General Election – Signs Must Be Removed (all) November 18, 2016
2) Total sign area per lot or parcel shall not exceed forty (40) square feet.
3) Signs may be freestanding, single or double faced and may be parallel or perpendicular to the street.
4) Signs located within 40 feet of a street intersection shall not exceed 30 inches in height.
5) No sign shall project beyond the property line of the parcel upon which it is erected.
6) No signs shall be located in any public street right-of-way. Any sign located in a public street right-of-way will be removed by the City of Rock Springs.
For questions about the above-described regulations regarding the placement of political signs, please contact the City of Rock Springs Planning Division at (307) 352-1540.
