Real Estate Yard Signs and Open House (Directional) Signs

Real Estate Yard Signs and Open House (Directional) Signs
The following are general rules and guidelines for the placement of yard signs & directional signs
for open houses in communities serviced by the Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS.
TYPES OF SIGNS
YARD SIGNS: In those cities with sign ordinances, real estate
signs (including for sale, for lease, for rent) are usually
classified as temporary signage. They are often limited to
one (1) or two (2) signs per street frontage and usually are
limited in size, either by square footage of the face of the
sign or by the dimensions. In some cases placement on the
property is specified as to the distance from the property line
or from the structure.
OPEN HOUSE (DIRECTIONAL) SIGNS:
Details vary from
community to community but most of the guidelines are
similar. Those cities with specific ordinances are strictly
enforced and many assess penalties for violations.
CITY (PUBLIC) PROPERTY: Most municipalities will not allow open house signs to be placed on city
property which includes street corners and medians without a city permit. City jurisdiction often
includes the grass strip between the sidewalk and the curb/street. This also applies to telephone
poles, street signs, trees or equipment boxes on public property. Many cities also prohibit the use
of fabric & plastic banners or paper signs. Attention attracting items such as streamers, balloons,
banners, pennants or flags are not permitted.
If an open house sign has already been set-up at an intersection and points in the direction of
your open house do not set-up any more signs at that intersection.
PRIVATE PROPERTY: Always obtain prior permission from the owner of a property before placing
an open house sign on someone’s property.
1070 EAST GREEN STREET
SUITE 100
PASADENA, CA 91106
PHONE.626.795.2455
FAX.626.795.7155
www.pfar.org
updated 10/15/2013
COMMUNITY SIGNAGE RULES
ARCADIA (626) 574-5423
→ For Sale Sign:
o One sign per property.
o Max. 4 ft. square.
o Post not to exceed 6 ft. high.
o Max. 3 three riders.
→ Open House Signs:
o 1 open house sign at street intersection during open house hours with permission
of private property owner and 3 ft. from sidewalk.
o No median strips.
BURBANK (818) 238-3915
→ For Sale Sign:
o One sign per property.
o Max. 7 ft. square.
→ Open House Signs:
o Must obtain permit from Dept. of Public Works. Permit will require indemnification
and proof of insurance. Decal with permit must be displayed on sign as well as
identification and contact information of sign owner.
o Signs no larger than 24”x 24” and no higher than 3ft.
o May be placed on sidewalks but not within 5’ of intersections, driveways, traffic
signals or stop signs, or bus stops or benches.
o Must be within 18” of the curbface.
o NO more than 4 signs per property.
o May be placed Saturday or Sunday or federal
and state holidays from 12 to dusk or 6 p.m.
whichever is earlier.
o May be placed on Thursday from 8 am to 2 pm.
o No placement in roadways of center medians.
City will confiscate illegal signs.
GLENDALE: (818) 548-2140
→ Real Estate Signs:
o One per property.
o Max. 4 ft. square.
→ Open House Signs:
o OK in public-right-of way only on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
o Max. 18”x24”, 3’ high.
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE (818) 790-8881
→ Real Estate Signs:
o One per street frontage/property.
o Max. 12’ square
→ Open House Signs:
o One sign allowed on property during hours of open house.
o Not permitted on city right-of way without encroachment permit.
1070 EAST GREEN STREET
SUITE 100
PASADENA, CA 91106
PHONE.626.795.2455
FAX.626.795.7155
www.pfar.org
updated 10/15/2013
LA CRESCENTA/ALTADENA (L.A. COUNTY) (213) 974-6411
→ Real Estate Signs:
o 1 sign per street front.
o Max. 6’ square.
→ Open House Signs
o Prohibited on any street right-of-way or public sidewalk.
MONROVIA (6260 9932 5520
→ Real Estate Signs:
o No more than two signs per lot,
o Not to exceed 6 sq. ft.
→ Open House Signs:
o Not permitted on sidewalks or public right of way.
PASADENA (626) 744-4009
→ Real Estate Signs:
o 1 sign per street frontage.
o Max. 3 ft. square.
→ Open House Signs: Allowed while house is open
SAN MARINO (626) 300-0784
→ Real Estate Signs:
o Max. 3.3 sq. ft. or max. 28” long, 36” high.
o Text must be 80% English language and Arabic numbers.
→ Open House Signs:
o Must be entirely on private property.
SOUTH PASADENA (626) 403-7220
→ Real Estate Signs:
o No specific regulations.
o Please apply common sense and courtesy
→ Open House Signs: ditto
1070 EAST GREEN STREET
SUITE 100
PASADENA, CA 91106
PHONE.626.795.2455
FAX.626.795.7155
www.pfar.org
updated 10/15/2013