Political Sign Information

Lakeland Sign Regulations especially relating to temporary political campaign signs are:

Signs on medians, intersections, or placed illegally on traffic control signs or public property (street right of ways, parks etc.) or, common open space, unoccupied property etc. are illegal signs and are picked up immediately. Common Open Space owned by the Home Owners Association etc. is not considered occupied property.

Political signs are allowed under the following circumstances:

-One sign per candidate or issue on an occupied lot. (with permission of the owner).

-Placed no closer than 15 feet to the edge of the pavement (or 5 feet behind the sidewalk), whichever is greater.

-Cannot be erected more than 30 days before Early Voting and must be removed within three days after the election.

-Signs cannot exceed 5 square feet in area per side and cannot exceed 48” in height.

For specific information the Lakeland sign ordinances are at www.Lakelandtn.gov, or contact Code Enforcement at City Hall, 867-2717.

We appreciate the cooperation of all residents in observing these sign regulations.

We need your input and comments!

We need your help!

Lakeland is in the process of evaluating the current economic conditions and developing an economic development strategy. The City is asking residents their opinions and attitudes toward growth, quality of life and economic development within the City. This email contains a link to Survey Monkey. We ask that you take 5 minutes to complete the residential survey concerning economic development by clicking here.

This survey will be an important part of understanding what growth and economic development policies residents will support. The more responses we receive from residents, the better informed we will be to address the key issues about our local economy. All responses will be anonymous. The results of this survey will be used to review economic development strategies.

Your opinions are important to us. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please feel free to contact Allison Eddins, City of Lakeland Graduate Intern at 901-867-5417.

Thank you for your participation!

Sincerely,

J. Higbee

Growth Management Director, City of Lakeland