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Placing Signs in the City of Fort Smith
As election season is underway, we want to remind you of important regulations regarding the placement of campaign and political signs:
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No signs may be placed in the City of Fort Smith or the Arkansas Department of Transportation street right-of-ways.
- The right-of-way generally includes the area between the public sidewalk and the street or, if no sidewalk exists, about 10 feet from the street’s edge.
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Exceptions:
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Weekend signs are allowed from noon Friday until noon Monday, as long as they are not on a utility pole or other public sign or device with the adjacent property owner's permission.
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Non-profit organizations may place up to 3 signs in the right-of-way for up to 7 days to direct the public to events. These exceptions do not apply to State of Arkansas right-of-ways.
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No signs may be placed anywhere in the City of Fort Smith without permission from the owner of the property or the owner of the adjacent property if in the right-of-way.
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Non-City signs on City property are strictly prohibited.
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Improperly placed signs may be removed by the City or, if on state highways, by the Arkansas Department of Transportation.
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Examples of State Highways: Rogers Ave, Wheeler Ave, Towson Ave, Midland Blvd, Zero St, Garrison Ave, Highways 22, 45, 64, 71, 271, 255, and Interstate right-of-ways).
For questions or to inquire about collected signs, please contact:
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City of Fort Smith: (479) 784-2211
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Arkansas Department of Transportation: (479) 478-6638
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