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HOA and Political Signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Recently, a complaint was brought to the attention of the Board of Directors regarding the display of signs within the community that were characterized as \u201cpolitical.\u201d This raised the question of whether our governing documents restrict the display of such signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Short Answer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes\u2014but the longer answer is more nuanced. It involves Arizona state law, considerations of free expression, and the Association\u2019s governing documents. While the First Amendment protects free speech from government restriction, it generally does not apply to private homeowners\u2019 associations. However, state law provides specific protections regarding political signage. These are explained in greater detail below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Board\u2019s Position<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After review, the Board acting as a committee of the whole on this enforcement matter, determined that, notwithstanding Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) \u00a733-1808, the signs in question do not meet the legal definition of a \u201cpolitical sign\u201d as outlined in subsection N(4) of the statute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accordingly, the Association retains the authority to regulate or restrict such signage under Section 9.06 of the CC&Rs, adopted in July 1993.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The signs at issue were of modest in size, subdued in appearance, and placed on private property (e.g., on side yard gates or near front doors), several feet from the street. They were not obtrusive in placement, nor do they contain inherently offensive content. Perceptions of offense are subjective and may vary by individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Board has decided that no further action would be taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Long Answer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Political Signs Under Arizona Law (A.R.S. \u00a733-1808<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona law limits the extent to which homeowners\u2019 associations may regulate political signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definition As Specifically Relating to Political Signs<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Notwithstanding any provision in the community documents, an association shall not prohibit the indoor or outdoor display of a political sign by an association member on that member’s property, except that an association may prohibit the display of political signs as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(1) Earlier than seventy-one days before the day of a primary election.
(2) Later than fifteen days after the day of the general election.
(3) For a sign for a candidate in a primary election who does not advance to the general election, later than fifteen days after the primary election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    For the purposes of this section of (A.R.S.) \u00a733-1808<\/span> :<\/strong>
    N<\/strong>(4).<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A “Political sign”<\/strong> means a sign or flag that attempts to influence the outcome of an election, including supporting or opposing the recall of a public officer or supporting or opposing the circulation of a petition for a ballot measure, question or proposition or the recall of a public officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n