As election season ends in Montana, residents are reminded of the rules for removing political yard signs. Different cities have varying timelines for taking down political signs, ranging from immediately to two weeks. Statewide, the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices mandates that signs be removed within 14 days after the election. Failure to comply results in a notification to landowners, who then have 24 hours to remove the signs themselves before the Department of Transportation steps in.
Great Falls, Montana’s Planning and Development Director, Brock Cherry, explained that the city’s ordinance requires signs to be removed within seven days to maintain a clean and uncluttered community image. Although fines are possible for non-compliance, the city’s focus is on ensuring compliance rather than punishment. Municipalities have the flexibility to adjust ordinances to be more strict or lenient.
Residents looking for more information on political sign regulations can visit the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices website or their local city’s website for specific guidelines. Ultimately, the goal is to have a beautiful community by encouraging residents to follow sign removal rules and maintain a clean appearance in the aftermath of the election season.
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