The following guidelines apply to election campaign signs in the City of Dauphin, in accordance with City of Dauphin Sign Bylaw No. 4178:
Where Election Signs Are Permitted
Municipal Boulevards
Candidates may post signs on municipal boulevards provided that:
- The size does not exceed 3 square metres (32 square feet)
- The signs are not encroaching over a street or driveway
- The horizontal clearance of the sign is at least 0.6 metres (2 feet) from the street and more than 3 metres (10 feet) from the property line
As a courtesy to property owners, we ask that candidates request permission before placing signs on boulevards adjacent to their property.
Private Property
Candidates may only put up signs on private property if they have the property owner's permission.
Where Election Signs Are Not Permitted
Election campaign signs are not permitted on City-owned property, including City Hall grounds, municipal parks, Dauphin Recreation Services facilities, and other City-owned properties, without express authorization from Council, in accordance with Section 33 of Sign Bylaw No. 4178.
Election campaign signs are also prohibited within 50 metres of a voting location, in accordance with The Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act.
Sign Removal Deadline
Please aim to have your election signs removed within one week after the election, by November 4, 2026.