Thanks for being Anonymous and not saying who you are.

Pretty sure if it was a Democratic candidate it would not be such an issue, its unfortunate but thats the society we currently live in

Since the anonymous reporter did not supply pictures, we don't know if the signs are illegal or not. They cannot be on a right-of-way but they can certainly be in a yard behind the sidewalk.

I saw one large sign last night at the corner of Clairemont and Scott (Ridley Howard House corner). I didn't measure, but it did seem like it might be larger than the 8 square feet allowed in the ordinances. The ordinances also seem to limit the display location of political signs on multiple-family properties to window areas of the primary structure.

From the Decatur UDO: 7.3.12. - Permitted Signs, N. Political Signs  

Political signs are permitted in all zoning districts, but they shall be limited only to developed properties. These signs are permitted for a period of not more than 6 weeks before a duly authorized election date. Political signs shall be removed within 1 week following the authorized general election date or within 1 week of the candidate's or issue's election or defeat, whichever comes first. Primary and general election dates shall be established by applicable federal, state or local law. Political signs shall not exceed 8 square feet in area and shall not exceed 2 signs per lot. Political signs shall not be located closer than 17 feet to the edge of a public road surface. However, no political sign shall be permitted in a public right-of-way. Political signs displayed in nonresidential or multiple-family zoning districts may only be placed in the window area of the primary structure.

Political signs may be displayed on private property in connection with political campaigns or noncommercial civic health, safety or welfare campaigns. Political signs shall not exceed 8 square feet in sign area and shall not exceed a height of 6 feet. Political signs displayed in nonresidential or multifamily zoning districts may only be placed in the window areas of the primary structure. All such signs shall be removed within 10 days of the date of conclusion of the campaign. Candidates are obligated and required to remove campaign signs placed on their behalf that are unlawfully located or that extend beyond the conclusion of the campaign and shall be liable to the City for the costs incurred in removing such unlawful signs. Campaign signs are specifically prohibited in or upon any public right-of-way or other public property and shall not be located closer than 17 feet from the curb of a public road surface.

Thanks

The signs have been removed, thanks.

Thanks for fixing this request!