Referendum vote signs in storefronts draw ire

Palm Beach is a stickler when it comes to signs. I think that it was only about a dozen or so years ago that no political signage was allowed, but the town amended its rules to conform with, of all things, freedom of speech provisions in the Constitution. I'm surprised that Code Enforcement is taking such a "hands off" attitude about the size of signs in commercial areas. It would seem to me, according to the information at the end of the article, that campaign signage is limited to 4 square feet. What I think that they are running into is that these are on private property and not easily removed without assistance or a nod from the owner. Since they are temporary (the election is next Tuesday), they are letting it slide. Some are not happy about that. Click title for link.

Code Enforcement Manager Raychel Houston said the town has received seven sign complaints regarding the planned unit development zoning ordinance, known as the PUD-5. Code officers have either removed or requested the property owner to correctly place signs — 15 in all, she said.
Political signs, including ones “urging the passage or defeat of any ballot measure,” are allowed as long as they meet certain restrictions such as height, dimension and location, Houston said. “Since the code does not specifically address signs in storefronts in the commercial district,” she said, “there is no prohibition for any political sign.”
Signs supporting and opposing zoning plan sprinkle Royal Poinciana Way. For example, Nick & Johnnie’s and Hampton’s of Palm Beach Fine Wines, both owned or rented by plan opponent Frank Coniglio, display “Vote No” signs. A “Vote Yes” sign hangs on the gate to Les Evans’ rental units, and another is posted outside The Breakers’ building.