Fountain Valley Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
Fountain Valley Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
🏠 'For Sale' Sign Rules
| Maximum size | 15 sq ft (incl. riders) |
|---|---|
| Maximum height | 6 ft |
| Number allowed | 1 per lot/parcel |
| Illumination | Not specified |
| When to remove | Within 7 days after sold/rented/leased |
📍 Open House & Directional Sign Rules
| Allowed? | Yes (per Civil Code § 713) |
|---|---|
| Maximum size | Tract: 24x18 in; Arterial: 24x9 in |
| Maximum height | 42 in |
| Number allowed | Up to 2 at tract entrance; up to 4 per home at arterials (1 per corner) |
| Permitted hours | 6:00am–8:00pm on open house day |
| Placement rules | Private property w/ consent; not on public ROW/parkways/medians; no flags/balloons |
Permits & enforcement
Permit: No permit for residential real estate or open house directional signs
If a sign is removed: Code Enforcement handles violations
City contact: Community Development / Planning (714) 593-4400
Organized content-neutrally; references Civil Code § 713.
Official source:Municipal Code Title 21 (Zoning), Chapter 21.24 (Signs); real estate at § 21.24.080
Ordinance reference: Codified update 2024-01-30; open-house provisions Ord. 1467 (2011)
Frequently asked questions
Can I put an open house sign in Fountain Valley?
Yes. In Fountain Valley, open house signs are permitted: max size Tract: 24x18 in; Arterial: 24x9 in, max height 42 in, Up to 2 at tract entrance; up to 4 per home at arterials (1 per corner). Allowed hours: 6:00am–8:00pm on open house day. Placement: Private property w/ consent; not on public ROW/parkways/medians; no flags/balloons
How big can a 'For Sale' sign be in Fountain Valley?
A residential for-sale sign in Fountain Valley may be up to 15 sq ft (incl. riders), with a maximum height of 6 ft. You may post 1 per lot/parcel. Illumination: Not specified. Removal: Within 7 days after sold/rented/leased.
Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in Fountain Valley?
No permit for residential real estate or open house directional signs. The governing rule is Municipal Code Title 21 (Zoning), Chapter 21.24 (Signs); real estate at § 21.24.080.
What happens if my sign is removed in Fountain Valley?
Code Enforcement handles violations. For questions, contact Community Development / Planning (714) 593-4400.
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