Brea Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
Brea Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
🏠 'For Sale' Sign Rules
| Maximum size | 6 sq ft |
|---|---|
| Maximum height | Not specified |
| Number allowed | 1 per lot/parcel |
| Illumination | Must be non-illuminated |
| When to remove | Per code enforcement provisions |
📍 Open House & Directional Sign Rules
| Allowed? | Off-site directional signs only via permit |
|---|---|
| Maximum size | 50 sq ft per face (permitted directional) |
| Maximum height | 16 ft (permitted directional) |
| Number allowed | Max 4 directional signs per in-city development |
| Permitted hours | Not specified (1-year permit term) |
| Placement rules | Vacant property within 100 ft of major/secondary highway; min 500 ft spacing; requires Planning Commission approval + $100 cash bond |
Permits & enforcement
Permit: No permit for on-site for-sale signs; YES for off-site directional signs
If a sign is removed: Enforcement/nuisance abatement under § 20.28.280; bonds guarantee removal of permitted signs
City contact: Community Development / Planning (714) 990-7674
2024 amendment modernized the chapter. Off-site directional scheme is use-specific — flag for legal review.
Official source:City Code Title 20, Chapter 20.28 (Signs); for-sale exemption § 20.28.080.A.4; off-site directional § 20.28.120
Ordinance reference: Comprehensively amended by Ord. 1247 (March 19, 2024)
Frequently asked questions
Can I put an open house sign in Brea?
Yes. In Brea, open house signs are permitted: max size 50 sq ft per face (permitted directional), max height 16 ft (permitted directional), Max 4 directional signs per in-city development. Allowed hours: Not specified (1-year permit term). Placement: Vacant property within 100 ft of major/secondary highway; min 500 ft spacing; requires Planning Commission approval + $100 cash bond
How big can a 'For Sale' sign be in Brea?
A residential for-sale sign in Brea may be up to 6 sq ft, with a maximum height of Not specified. You may post 1 per lot/parcel. Illumination: Must be non-illuminated. Removal: Per code enforcement provisions.
Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in Brea?
No permit for on-site for-sale signs; YES for off-site directional signs. The governing rule is City Code Title 20, Chapter 20.28 (Signs); for-sale exemption § 20.28.080.A.4; off-site directional § 20.28.120.
What happens if my sign is removed in Brea?
Enforcement/nuisance abatement under § 20.28.280; bonds guarantee removal of permitted signs. For questions, contact Community Development / Planning (714) 990-7674.
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