Political Advertising Rules

Political Mailers & Other Advertising

Political advertisements must include a statement disclosing who paid for the political advertisement (including mailers), as well as whether or not the advertisement was authorized by the candidate, if relevant. This excludes lawn signs with dimensions of four by eight feet or smaller; bumper stickers; campaign pins, buttons, and pens; or similar small items upon which the disclaimer cannot be conveniently printed. Please see USC§ 20A-11-901 for further details, and additional statutory requirements. 

Political Signs

Grand County -  The Grand County Land Use Code Article 6.5-Signs deems civic and political signs as Temporary (45 days or less). Temporary signs are exempt in the code. 

Moab City - The city sign code can be found at this link. Political signs cannot exceed four square feet. Below is an excerpt from the city code. Please contact Moab City at 435-259-5129 if you have questions about their code. 

E. Political Campaign Signs. 1. Political campaign signs require a permit (the fee for which is specified in the Master Fee   Schedule, Chapter 3.50), shall pertain to a specific election and shall be displayed not earlier than forty-five calendar days prior to that election. 2. Political campaign signs shall not be located closer than one hundred fifty feet to any designated polling place. 3. Political campaign signs shall not exceed thirty-two square feet in commercial zones and four square feet in residential zones. 4. Political campaign signs shall be removed within one day after the election day. The candidate or persons responsible for the placement of a political campaign sign shall be responsible for its removal.