Coronado Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
Coronado Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
🏠 'For Sale' Sign Rules
| Maximum size | 6 sq ft per street frontage |
|---|---|
| Maximum height | 4 ft (R-1A / R-1B zones) |
| Number allowed | 1 per frontage |
| Illumination | Not permitted |
| When to remove | Within 15 days of close of escrow, or signing of a rental agreement or lease |
📍 Open House & Directional Sign Rules
| Allowed? | Limited off-premises with owner approval; never in the ROW |
|---|---|
| Maximum size | 6 sq ft |
| Maximum height | 4 ft |
| Number allowed | Per § 86.60.090 (confirm) |
| Permitted hours | Not specified (confirm) |
| Placement rules | On-premises, or limited off-premises on private property with owner permission; no public right-of-way |
Permits & enforcement
Permit: Temporary signs (≤20 sq ft, ≤30 days) need Director of Community Development approval; confirm whether a standard yard for-sale sign is exempt
If a sign is removed: ROW signs are prohibited and subject to removal; enforced by Community Development
City contact: Coronado Community Development Dept. (619) 522-7320
The Coronado Cays is governed by the Coronado Cays Homeowners Association with its own private CC&R sign rules layered on top of City code and is more restrictive — clear sign placement with the CCHOA (ask R.E.S.S.). No public-ROW signs anywhere in Coronado. Exact § 86.60.090 off-premises figures/hours should be confirmed.
Official source:Coronado Municipal Code Title 86 (Zoning), Chapter 86.60 (Signs); real estate signs § 86.60.110; off-premises allowance § 86.60.090
Ordinance reference: Current codified chapter (through Ord. 2025-11; § 86.60.110 per Ord. 1816)
Frequently asked questions
Can I put an open house sign in Coronado?
In Coronado, open house signs are Limited off-premises with owner approval; never in the ROW: max size 6 sq ft, max height 4 ft, Per § 86.60.090 (confirm). Hours: Not specified (confirm). Placement: On-premises, or limited off-premises on private property with owner permission; no public right-of-way.
How big can a 'For Sale' sign be in Coronado?
A residential for-sale sign in Coronado may be up to 6 sq ft per street frontage, with a maximum height of 4 ft (R-1A / R-1B zones). You may post 1 per frontage. Illumination: Not permitted. Removal: Within 15 days of close of escrow, or signing of a rental agreement or lease.
Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in Coronado?
Temporary signs (≤20 sq ft, ≤30 days) need Director of Community Development approval; confirm whether a standard yard for-sale sign is exempt. The governing rule is Coronado Municipal Code Title 86 (Zoning), Chapter 86.60 (Signs); real estate signs § 86.60.110; off-premises allowance § 86.60.090.
What happens if my sign is removed in Coronado?
ROW signs are prohibited and subject to removal; enforced by Community Development. For questions, contact Coronado Community Development Dept. (619) 522-7320.
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