Los Angeles County Coastal Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinances by City
Los Angeles County Coastal Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinances — By City
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Open house signs at a glance
| City / jurisdiction | Open house signs | Max size | For Sale max | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | Yes | 6 sq ft | 6 sq ft (first unit) + 1 sq ft per additional unit, up to 32 sq ft | View rules → |
| Rancho Palos Verdes | Yes | 5 sq ft per face | 5 sq ft per face | View rules → |
| Palos Verdes Estates | Limited | Not City-regulated (HOA may regulate) | Not regulated by the City on private property (HOA may regulate) | View rules → |
| Torrance | Yes | 6 sq ft per directional sign | 12 sq ft (1–4 unit residential) | View rules → |
| Redondo Beach | Yes | 6 sq ft (confirm) | 6 sq ft (condos may combine on one structure) | View rules → |
| Manhattan Beach | Limited | Confirm | ~6 sq ft residential (confirm § 10.72.040/.050) | View rules → |
| Hermosa Beach | Limited | Treated as the one permitted real estate sign (6 sq ft single / 10 sq ft double) | 6 sq ft (single-faced/wall) / 10 sq ft (double-faced) | View rules → |
| City of Los Angeles | No | On-site within the frontage formula | On-site temporary signs ~2 sq ft per linear foot of frontage (a customary ~6 sq ft yard sign) | View rules → |
| Marina del Rey | Yes | Within the 6–12 sq ft frontage standard | 6 sq ft (up to 12 sq ft total on a frontage ≤100 ft) | View rules → |
| Santa Monica | Yes | Same residential allowance (8 sq ft, or 16 sq ft single) | 8 sq ft per sign (up to two), or one sign up to 16 sq ft (plus a window sign ≤4 sq ft) | View rules → |
| Malibu | Yes | On-site 3 sq ft; off-site directional 3 sq ft each | 6 sq ft (one unilluminated, double-faced sign) | View rules → |
| Beverly Hills | No | No separate open house allowance | 150 square inches (~1 sq ft), including all riders (single-family) | View rules → |
| El Segundo | Yes | 9 sq ft | 6 sq ft (residential uses in residential zones) | View rules → |
Sizes shown are residential summary figures — always confirm the full rule (height, hours, placement, permit) on the city page before posting. Coastal neighborhoods follow their city's ordinance; master-planned and HOA communities (e.g., Rancho Santa Fe's Covenant, the Coronado Cays, the Palos Verdes Homes Association) often layer stricter private rules on top of city code — ask R.E.S.S. and we'll tell you exactly what applies to your address.
Frequently asked questions
Which coastal LA city is most permissive for off-site open house signs?
Rancho Palos Verdes and Redondo Beach both allow off-site open house signs in the public parkway under conditions — RPV requires a liability release, insurance and a business license with signs down by 6 p.m.; Redondo allows them on weekends and holidays only, up to 6 per open house, while the home is open.
Which coastal LA cities ban open house signs in the right-of-way?
Long Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes Estates, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach do not authorize free off-site open house signs in the public right-of-way. Torrance also prohibits A-frame/portable signs citywide, and Hermosa requires residential real estate signs to stay entirely on private property.
Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in coastal LA County?
In most of these cities a standard on-site 'For Sale' sign and conforming open house signs are permit-exempt. Placing a sign in the public right-of-way generally requires a permit (or a release/insurance in RPV). Check your specific city page.
Do HOAs on the Palos Verdes Peninsula have their own sign rules?
Yes. Palos Verdes Estates largely defers private-property sign rules to the Palos Verdes Homes Association, and other peninsula associations add private restrictions on top of city code. Confirm with the HOA — or ask R.E.S.S. — before posting.
Are these sign rules guaranteed to be accurate and current?
We work hard to keep this resource reliable, but city sign ordinances change and vary by zoning district and HOA. Treat this as a helpful starting point, not legal advice — always confirm the current requirements directly with the city or the official ordinance linked on each page before posting a sign.
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