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Anaheim Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance

Anaheim Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance

Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.44 (Signs), § 18.44.180 (Temporary Real Estate Signs)

Quick answer: Single-family lots: one unlighted sign max 5 sq ft, frame up to 6 ft. Larger parcels up to 20–50 sq ft. Must be unlighted and removed when sold/leased. No dedicated off-site open house category. No permit specified.
Please double-check before you post. R.E.S.S. provides this summary as a free convenience for the real estate community. Sign rules change and vary by zoning district, overlay zone, and HOA or master association. While we believe this information is reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or currency, and none of it is legal advice. Always confirm the current requirements directly with the city or the official ordinance (linked) before manufacturing, installing, or posting any sign.

🏠 'For Sale' Sign Rules

Maximum size 5 sq ft (single-family lot); 20 sq ft (≤1 acre); up to 50 sq ft (>1 acre)
Maximum height 6 ft freestanding (frame ≤4 ft wide on SFR)
Number allowed 1 per street frontage
Illumination Must be unlighted
When to remove When property is sold/leased/disposed of

📍 Open House & Directional Sign Rules

Allowed? Not a separate code category
Maximum size Not specified
Maximum height Not specified
Number allowed Not specified
Permitted hours Not specified
Placement rules § 18.44.180 governs on-premises signs only; off-site signs generally restricted

Permits & enforcement

Permit: No permit specified for temporary real estate signs under § 18.44.180

If a sign is removed: Code Enforcement uses a 'Consent to Enter and Release of Liability — For Sign Removal' process

City contact: Planning & Building (714) 765-5139; Code Enforcement (714) 765-5158

Code still uses a 'temporary real estate signs' label; post-Reed neutrality not explicitly recited.

Official source:Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.44 (Signs), § 18.44.180 (Temporary Real Estate Signs)
Ordinance reference: Ord. 5920 (2004), amended Ord. 6425 (2017); current through 2026 S-28

Frequently asked questions

Can I put an open house sign in Anaheim?

No. Anaheim does not authorize off-site open house or directional signs. § 18.44.180 governs on-premises signs only; off-site signs generally restricted Signs must be on the property being sold.

How big can a 'For Sale' sign be in Anaheim?

A residential for-sale sign in Anaheim may be up to 5 sq ft (single-family lot); 20 sq ft (≤1 acre); up to 50 sq ft (>1 acre), with a maximum height of 6 ft freestanding (frame ≤4 ft wide on SFR). You may post 1 per street frontage. Illumination: Must be unlighted. Removal: When property is sold/leased/disposed of.

Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in Anaheim?

No permit specified for temporary real estate signs under § 18.44.180. The governing rule is Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.44 (Signs), § 18.44.180 (Temporary Real Estate Signs).

What happens if my sign is removed in Anaheim?

Code Enforcement uses a 'Consent to Enter and Release of Liability — For Sign Removal' process. For questions, contact Planning & Building (714) 765-5139; Code Enforcement (714) 765-5158.

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