It is against the law to place any sign, to include, political signs, or structures or objects of any kind in, on, under, or over a portion of a public right-of-way.  No part of any sign shall encroach into a public right-of-way or the air space above such a right-of-way, nor shall any part of a sign obscure a sight triangle. 

Signs in the right-of-way will be removed without notice and held by the City for 15 calendar days before disposal.

The owner of the sign may recover the sign(s) within the 15-day period upon payment of a $10 fee per sign (WMC 12.16.040(C)).

To report a code enforcement violation, please follow this link to Citizenserve. 

While political signs are exempt from permit application to the City Planner, the placement of signs within Wasilla City limits must conform with all other requirements of WMC 16.32. For more information, contact the Planning Office at 907-373-9020.

Information from DOT regarding political advertising. 

 Frequently Asked Questions:

• Question: What is a right-of-way?
  • Answer: Simply stated, a highway or road right-of-way (ROW) is an identified strip of land reserved for transportation improvements. The ROW includes not only the road surface, but can extend well beyond the road surface. WMC 16.32.030

• Question: What is a sign?
  •  Answer: A sign is defined as any poster, device, structure, fixture, flashing light, strobe, or placard, regardless of whether it is standalone or fixed, using graphics, symbols, and/or written copy designed specifically for the purpose of public notice, advertising, or identifying any establishment, product, goods or services. WMC 12.16.010

• Question: What is a political sign?
  • Answer: A political sign is defined as a temporary sign used in connection with a local, state or national election, initiative, or referendum. Political signs include posters or flyers affixed to a tree, fence, or other support structure. WMC 16.32.030

Contact us:

Division of Code Compliance
Wasilla City Hall
290 E Herning Avenue
Wasilla, AK 99654

Phone: 907-373-9034
Email: codecompliance@cityofwasilla.gov

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