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Buena Park Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance

Buena Park Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance

Municipal Code Title 19, Chapter 19.904; real estate § 19.904.080; ROW temporary signs § 19.904.030(F)

Quick answer: For-sale signs max 6 sq ft, 8 ft high, one per property, no illumination. Open house: A/T-frame signs in ROW max 4 sq ft / 36 in high; on-site pennants restricted to set days/hours. No permit. City impounds ROW violations for 21 days.
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 6 sq ft (residential); 20–32 sq ft (nonresidential)
Maximum height 8 ft
Number allowed 1 per property (2 with second highway frontage)
Illumination No illumination
When to remove When escrow closes / off market

📍 Open House & Directional Sign Rules

Allowed? Yes (A/T-frame in ROW + on-site)
Maximum size 4 sq ft (A/T-frame); pennants 3 sq ft
Maximum height 36 in (A/T-frame)
Number allowed Max 4 A/T-frames per entity; 1 per block side
Permitted hours Pennants: Tue/Wed/Fri 9am–2pm, Sat/Sun 11am–6pm
Placement rules Not on sidewalks <60 in wide, medians, roadway, poles/trees; min 48 in clearance

Permits & enforcement

Permit: No permit required (must comply with § 19.904.030(F))

If a sign is removed: City removes ROW violations, stores 21 days; retrieve by paying storage fee. Contact Code Enforcement

City contact: Planning (714) 562-3620; Code Enforcement (714) 562-3642

Explicitly content-neutral (post-Reed). Current on ecode360.

Official source:Municipal Code Title 19, Chapter 19.904; real estate § 19.904.080; ROW temporary signs § 19.904.030(F)
Ordinance reference: Ord. 1671 (2019), Ord. 1698 (2021)

Frequently asked questions

Can I put an open house sign in Buena Park?

Yes. In Buena Park, open house signs are permitted: max size 4 sq ft (A/T-frame); pennants 3 sq ft, max height 36 in (A/T-frame), Max 4 A/T-frames per entity; 1 per block side. Allowed hours: Pennants: Tue/Wed/Fri 9am–2pm, Sat/Sun 11am–6pm. Placement: Not on sidewalks <60 in wide, medians, roadway, poles/trees; min 48 in clearance

How big can a 'For Sale' sign be in Buena Park?

A residential for-sale sign in Buena Park may be up to 6 sq ft (residential); 20–32 sq ft (nonresidential), with a maximum height of 8 ft. You may post 1 per property (2 with second highway frontage). Illumination: No illumination. Removal: When escrow closes / off market.

Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in Buena Park?

No permit required (must comply with § 19.904.030(F)). The governing rule is Municipal Code Title 19, Chapter 19.904; real estate § 19.904.080; ROW temporary signs § 19.904.030(F).

What happens if my sign is removed in Buena Park?

City removes ROW violations, stores 21 days; retrieve by paying storage fee. Contact Code Enforcement. For questions, contact Planning (714) 562-3620; Code Enforcement (714) 562-3642.

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