Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 38, “Elections,” By Amending Section 38-73, “Permitted Signs And Posting Methods,” To Amend the Number of Election Signs A Person May Hold on City-Owned or City-Controlled Property Being Used as A Polling Place Location
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2.2: Continuously provide a high level of customer service to our
citizens)
MEETING DATE: October 21, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Code Services
CONTACT: Phillip Hubbard, Director of Code Services
Chris Smith, Code Services Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Adoption of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Staff is proposing to modify the Section 38-73 of the Code of Ordinances to increase the number of 2-foot by 2-foot signs that may be held at a polling location on city-owned property from one sign to two signs.
• At the October 6, 2025, City Council Work Session, Code Compliance staff gave a presentation regarding the performance of the City’s Electioneering Ordinance including two issues that could be addressed by future ordinance amendments. The City Council provided consensus to modify the number of signs that could be held.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: N/A
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BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A