The St. Louis County Zoning Ordinance (Section 1003.168D.5.3) permits political campaign signs without a building permit in any zoning district subject to the following:

• No permit from St. Louis County is required.
• Political campaign signs may announce the candidates seeking public political office and other pertinent data.
• Maximum size of any one sign: 8 sq. ft.
• Maximum total sign area for all signs combined: 16 sq. ft. total for each lot or each dwelling unit.
• Sign(s) shall be erected on private property only.
• Signs(s) may not be placed in the public right of way, including sidewalk area and street area
• Signs(s) shall be removed within 7 days after the election for which they were made.

These are the regulations set forth by St. Louis County. Some subdivisions may have additional deed restrictions.

Please visit Temporary Signs for information on permitted temporary signs in St. Louis County.