City of Hastings Outlines Campaign Regulations

As the election season approaches for local, state, and federal elections, the City of Hastings would like to provide candidates and their supporters with information on regulations for signs that are customarily used for political campaigns. 

Common examples of temporary signs include the following, event banners, political signs and 18-inch by 24-inch poster signs. As a reminder, these signs are exempt from sign-permit requirements if they are 5 square feet or under.

The City of Hastings regulates signs, including temporary signs, which are typically used for political campaigns. The purpose of the regulations is to maintain safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists, and to preserve the character and integrity of neighborhoods, commercial areas, and roadways. The complete regulations can be found in the City’s Code of Ordinances in Section 54-401.

The City of Hastings also reminds the public to keep temporary signs out of the public right of way (terraces) and off utility poles. Signs in violation are subject to removal. 

Here is a summary of the applicable regulations for temporary signs:
-All sign(s) shall remain on private property. The Adams County and City of Hastings online mapping site can be used to generally determine the line between private property and public right-of-way (https://gis.adamscounty.org/map).
-All sign(s) cannot obstruct the vision clearance zone, as defined by the City Code of Ordinance Section 54-406 (B0).
-Poster signs exceeding 5 square feet require a sign permit which will be valid for 6 months.
-Please note that the signs listed in Section 54-406 (B)12 are prohibited in all zoning districts in the City of Hastings.
-Thank you to candidates and their supporters for adhering to these regulations. Please feel free to contact Development Services Director Kevin Kubo at 402-461-2368 or by email at [email protected] if you have any questions.