Definition of election signs.
San José Municipal Code § 23.04.710
in effect23.04.710 - Definition of election signs.
A. As used in this title, "election sign" is a sign:
1. Designed, used or intended to induce voters to vote for either the passage or defeat of a measure appearing on the ballot of any election, or for either the election or defeat of a candidate for nomination or election to any public office in any election; and
2. Constructed of unreinforced cardboard, paper or similar product; and
3. Includes without limitation banners, campaign signs, posted handbills and notices of any kind.
B. Any sign not meeting the definition set forth in subsection A. above shall not be deemed an election sign for purposes of this title, regardless of message.
(Ord. 24201.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT23SI_CH23.04SIRE_PT8ELSI_23.04.710DEELSIFetched: 11/1/2026