Campaign Sign Information

In state and federal election years  Minnesota Statute 211B.045 governs the placement of campaign signs from 46 days before the primary until 10 days after the general election. This statute allows campaign signs to be posted in any size and number, subject to some limitations found in Minn Stat Chapter 211B on the content of signs and where they can be placed. Municipal sign ordinances cannot regulate the size or number of noncommercial signs during this time period, but still apply to placement on public property. At present Rochester does not have a sign ordinance regulating political signs, meaning such signs can be placed on private property throughout the year. 

 A prohibition does exist for signs on City streets, Boulevards, or in the public Right- of Way. 

More information can be found in the table below about specific concerns relating to campaign signs, including what provisions regulate certain topics and who to contact about complaints.