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Arizona HOA Flag and Sign Display Laws: A.R.S. 33-1808
A.R.S. 33-1808 outlines rules for Arizona HOAs regarding displays of flags, political signs, cautionary children signs, real estate signs, and peaceful assembly rights.
Ce guide est en anglais, la langue dans laquelle la loi est publiée, afin que chaque citation corresponde au texte officiel. La foire aux questions ci-dessous est dans votre langue.
What the law covers
Arizona statute A.R.S. 33-1808 limits a planned community association's ability to prohibit specific displays, signs, and community activities. It protects the outdoor display of designated flags, political signs, cautionary children signs, real estate signs, door-to-door political activity, recreational roadway activities, and peaceful assemblies of members.
Please note that an association's governing documents and later amendments may also apply where allowed by this statute.
Key requirements and limits
Under the statute, associations must allow specific displays subject to clear regulations:
- Flags: Associations cannot prohibit displays of the American flag, uniformed services flags, POW/MIA flag, Arizona state flag, Arizona Indian nations flag, Gadsden flag, first responder flags, blue/gold star service flags, historic American flags (including the Betsy Ross flag), or flags of major non-NATO allies established May 14, 1948. Associations may limit members to two wall-mounted holders, display of no more than two flags at once, and flagpoles up to rooftop height.
- Political Signs: Associations cannot prohibit political signs, but can restrict displays earlier than 71 days before a primary election, later than 15 days after a general election, or later than 15 days after a primary election for non-advancing candidates. If local municipal sign ordinances do not regulate size and number, total aggregate sign area cannot exceed nine square feet.
- Cautionary Signs: Signs regarding children are allowed if displayed in residential areas, not taller than three feet, professionally produced, displayed only when children are present within 50 feet, and removed within one hour after play ceases.
- Real Estate Signs: For sale, rent, or lease signs (up to 18 by 24 inches) and riders (up to 6 by 24 inches) cannot be prohibited or charged a fee. Open houses cannot be banned, though associations may prohibit open houses held before 8:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m.
- Association-Specific Political Signs: For board elections, recall, or ballot measures, signs are permitted from the date ballots are provided until three days after the election, with a maximum aggregate dimension of nine square feet.
Notice, hearing and deadlines
The statute specifies exact statutory timeframes and operational rules:
- Political sign removal: Must be removed no later than 15 days after the election.
- Cautionary signs: Must be removed within one hour after children stop playing.
- Open house hours: Associations may prohibit open houses before 8:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m.
- Lien Rights Forfeiture: An association or managing agent that violates subsection G (real estate sign protections) forfeits and extinguishes its lien rights under section 33-1807 against the property for six consecutive months following the violation.
Practical checklist for homeowners
- Read your governing documents and later amendments to understand specific association rules.
- Check local town, city, or county ordinances regarding political sign size and quantity limits.
- Keep copies of all notices, sign dimensions, and records of communication.
- Check the official statute text for updates.
Source
A.R.S. 33-1808, texte officiel“The association shall not limit the number of political signs, except that the maximum aggregate total dimensions of all political signs on a member's property shall not exceed nine square feet.”
“Notwithstanding any provision in the community documents, an association shall not prohibit using cautionary signs regarding children if the signs are used and displayed as follows”
“An association or managing agent that violates subsection G of this section forfeits and extinguishes the lien rights authorized under section 33-1807 against that member's property for a period of six consecutive months after the date of the violation.”
Foire aux questions
Une HOA de l'Arizona peut-elle interdire les mâts de drapeau?
Non. L'association ne peut pas interdire l'installation d'un mât dans la cour avant ou arrière de la propriété d'un membre, bien qu'elle puisse réglementer son emplacement, sa hauteur jusqu'au toit et limiter le membre à deux supports muraux.
Quand les panneaux politiques peuvent-ils être affichés avant une élection?
Une association peut interdire l'affichage de panneaux politiques plus de 71 jours avant le jour d'une élection primaire.
Que se passe-t-il si une HOA viole les règles sur les panneaux immobiliers?
Si une association ou un agent gestionnaire viole le paragraphe G concernant les panneaux immobiliers, elle perd et éteint ses droits de privilège légal en vertu de la section 33-1807 sur la propriété de ce membre pendant six mois consécutifs.
Quelles sont les limites pour les panneaux d'avertissement 'enfants qui jouent'?
Les panneaux de mise en garde doivent se trouver dans les zones résidentielles uniquement, être fabriqués par des professionnels, ne pas dépasser trois pieds de haut, être affichés uniquement si des enfants sont présents à moins de 50 pieds et être retirés dans l'heure qui suit la fin des jeux.
Cette page fournit des renseignements juridiques d'ordre général et non des conseils juridiques; Harrington Community n'est pas un cabinet d'avocats. Les lois sont modifiées au fil du temps et les documents gouvernants de votre association peuvent également s'appliquer. Pour obtenir des conseils adaptés à votre situation, contactez un avocat habilité ou le service de référence aux avocats du barreau de votre État.