Political Signs (L. Scherzinger) — Political Sign Pollution Proposal — Beautification Advisory Committee (2026-05-06)

AI Summary

Marco Island staff proposes amending the Sign Ordinance to prohibit unattended political campaign signs in public rights-of-way, while preserving campaign workers' ability to hold signs at voting sites outside protected zones and residents' rights to display signs on private property. The change addresses excessive visual clutter and safety hazards at voting locations, aligns the city with neighboring Naples and Collier County policies, and reduces police enforcement burden (confiscating and storing abandoned signs after 6:00 p. m...