Hermosa Beach Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
Hermosa Beach Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
🏠 'For Sale' Sign Rules
| Maximum size | 6 sq ft (single-faced/wall) / 10 sq ft (double-faced) |
|---|---|
| Maximum height | 4 ft (ground) / 8 ft (wall) |
| Number allowed | 1 per site (one per street frontage on corner lots) |
| Illumination | Unlighted |
| When to remove | When the property is no longer offered |
📍 Open House & Directional Sign Rules
| Allowed? | Limited — effectively on-site only |
|---|---|
| Maximum size | Treated as the one permitted real estate sign (6 sq ft single / 10 sq ft double) |
| Maximum height | 4 ft (ground) / 8 ft (wall) |
| Number allowed | 1 per site |
| Permitted hours | Not separately specified |
| Placement rules | Entirely on private property; no residential off-site open house directional provision |
Permits & enforcement
Permit: No sign permit for the single residential real estate sign on private property; any sign in the public right-of-way requires a temporary sign permit plus a Chapter 12.16 encroachment permit and $1M insurance (a commercial-frontage pathway, not for residential open houses)
If a sign is removed: Unauthorized signs (including unauthorized A-frames) may be removed without notice and returned only upon compliance
City contact: Hermosa Beach Community Development — Planning (310) 318-0242; Code Enforcement (310) 318-0214
Coastal city with a certified Local Coastal Program. Key compliance point: off-site open house directional signs in residential areas are NOT authorized — residential real estate signs must stay entirely on private property. The only right-of-way sign pathway (A-frames) is reserved for commercial frontages with a permit and insurance. Figures should be spot-checked against the city's official code viewer.
Official source:Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.50 (Signs); residential signs § 17.50.090; off-premises prohibition § 17.50.080; A-frame § 17.50.220
Ordinance reference: Current codified Chapter 17.50 (incl. Ord. 16-1366)
Frequently asked questions
Can I put an open house sign in Hermosa Beach?
In Hermosa Beach, open house signs are Limited — effectively on-site only: max size Treated as the one permitted real estate sign (6 sq ft single / 10 sq ft double), max height 4 ft (ground) / 8 ft (wall), 1 per site. Hours: Not separately specified. Placement: Entirely on private property; no residential off-site open house directional provision.
How big can a 'For Sale' sign be in Hermosa Beach?
A residential for-sale sign in Hermosa Beach may be up to 6 sq ft (single-faced/wall) / 10 sq ft (double-faced), with a maximum height of 4 ft (ground) / 8 ft (wall). You may post 1 per site (one per street frontage on corner lots). Illumination: Unlighted. Removal: When the property is no longer offered.
Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in Hermosa Beach?
No sign permit for the single residential real estate sign on private property; any sign in the public right-of-way requires a temporary sign permit plus a Chapter 12.16 encroachment permit and $1M insurance (a commercial-frontage pathway, not for residential open houses). The governing rule is Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.50 (Signs); residential signs § 17.50.090; off-premises prohibition § 17.50.080; A-frame § 17.50.220.
What happens if my sign is removed in Hermosa Beach?
Unauthorized signs (including unauthorized A-frames) may be removed without notice and returned only upon compliance. For questions, contact Hermosa Beach Community Development — Planning (310) 318-0242; Code Enforcement (310) 318-0214.
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