OGDENSBURG – As political campaigns are heating up, Ogdensburg officials are asking candidates and their supporters to keep signs off city-owned property and follow existing rules regarding sign placement.

According to a report from the city manager, Ogdensburg has a city sign ordinance that regulates political signs on public and private property alike.

Political campaign signs must comply with a set of rules, according to a release from the city.

“Political campaign signs and one additional nonilluminated temporary sign is permitted per lot, provided that no sign area exceeds nine square feet, nor is mounted on or attached to a motor vehicle, trailer or other wheeled vehicle or structure,” the ordinance regulating signs on private property and businesses says. “Such temporary signs shall not be displayed for any period to exceed 60 days in any six-month period. All other unlisted signs require building permits prior to erection.”

No political signs are permitted on city-owned property for any reason, regardless of size.

“No political campaign signs shall be placed on City property including, but not limited to City parks and trails,” a release from the city says.

Signs located on city property will be removed and stored temporarily at the Dobisky Visitor Center.

People who have had their signs removed can contact the Director of Parks and Recreation, Matthew Curatolo at 393-1980.