To keep our Town looking sharp, the Town of Southern Pines limits how permanent and temporary signs (so-called yard signs) can be placed.

For the full text of the Unified Development Ordinance related to signs, see Section 4.6. 

Some of the restrictions to take note of:

No Off-Premises Signs - in other words, no yard signs promoting businesses outside of when work is being done at that particular parcel, home, or business. 

No Sign shall be attached, affixed or painted on any utility pole, light standard, telecommunications pole, any tree or other natural object.

Signs shall not include or have the appearance of animation or changeable information. Without limiting the foregoing, banners, streamers, animated display boards, pennants and propellers are prohibited.

No Portable Signs except those meeting the requirements of Section 4.6.16 shall be allowed in any area.

Signs exempt from most ordinances - with caveat:
- Political signs are allowed on Town roads two weeks prior to early voting (Oct 17, 2024) and must be removed 2 days after the election. 
- Political signs are allowed on State roads 30 days prior to early voting and must be removed within 30 days after the election. 

The Town routinely removes signs in violation of the UDO. Our staff contacts the business noted on the sign or the property owner to reiterate the ordinance and give the sign owner the opportunity to recover the sign at our office ($5 per sign charge). After 10 days, any unclaimed signs are disposed of. Organizations who continue to place signs in violation of the ordinance are subject to a $50 per day, per sign fine. 

Contact the Town Planning office at 910-692-4003 with any questions.