THE DALLES — Non-permitted political campaign signs in public rights-of-way may be removed immediately and confiscated without prior notice, as per The Dalles Municipal Code, the city’s community development department said in a statement last week.

Effective Sept. 28, the city began enforcing The Dalles Municipal Code 10.13.070.040(C) — removal of signs in public right-of-way or on city-owned real property.