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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Howard Prairie to host ODFW event ... VIDEO: Woman shares her story of self-injury ... Bear in southeast Medford draws a crowd; police continue to monitor it ... Howard Prairie to host ODFW event ... VIDEO: Woman shares her story of self-injury ... Bear in southeast Medford draws a crowd; police continue to monitor it ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Political signs may be exempt from permits Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 6, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted May. 6, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News During election season, political signs are everywhere on the side of the road. Do they need a permit for this? — Jenny B., Medford Similar to the current political climate, information about signage and permits is complicated. The Oregon Department of Transportation states that some roadside signs need permits and others do not. Some signs that would normally need a permit can qualify for a permit exemption. Two questions are asked to decide whether a roadside sign needs a permit. First, is the sign posted for compensation? If it is, it's considered an "outdoor advertising sign" and requires a permit. If it's not there for compensation purposes, is the sign posted at the location of a business or activity open to the public? If not, it's considered an "outdoor advertising sign" and needs a permit. Still with us? Here's where political signs come into play. If a sign is not at a business or location open to the public, it could qualify for the permit exemption for temporary signs. Political signs often qualify for this exemption. All signs under state jurisdiction must meet basic requirements listed in the statute. In addition, most cities and counties have their own sign regulations. A sign must meet both local and state laws. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 6, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501