Huntington Beach Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
Huntington Beach Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
🏠 'For Sale' Sign Rules
| Maximum size | 8 sq ft (residential); 20–30 sq ft (commercial/industrial) |
|---|---|
| Maximum height | 6 ft (residential); 10–12 ft (commercial) |
| Number allowed | 1 per site |
| Illumination | Not specified |
| When to remove | Immediately after close of escrow |
📍 Open House & Directional Sign Rules
| Allowed? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum size | 6 sq ft (sign); flags 2.5 sq ft each |
| Maximum height | 4 ft (sign); 6 ft (flags) |
| Number allowed | 1 open house sign + up to 3 flags per site |
| Permitted hours | Daylight hours; Thu–Sun only (per City FAQ) |
| Placement rules | Parkway at access points to subdivision from arterial; not in medians/dividers |
Permits & enforcement
Permit: No permit for temporary real estate/open house signs (exempt under § 233.08)
If a sign is removed: Impounded signs retrieved at Huntington Beach City Maintenance Yard, 17317 Gothard St, (714) 960-8861
City contact: Planning (714) 536-5271; Code Enforcement (714) 375-5155
Detailed table-based content-neutral code. Most current of all OC cities (March 2026).
Official source:Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance Title 23, Chapter 233 (Signs); permitted signs § 233.06; exemptions § 233.08
Ordinance reference: Current through Ord. 4347 (March 17, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Can I put an open house sign in Huntington Beach?
Yes. In Huntington Beach, open house signs are permitted: max size 6 sq ft (sign); flags 2.5 sq ft each, max height 4 ft (sign); 6 ft (flags), 1 open house sign + up to 3 flags per site. Allowed hours: Daylight hours; Thu–Sun only (per City FAQ). Placement: Parkway at access points to subdivision from arterial; not in medians/dividers
How big can a 'For Sale' sign be in Huntington Beach?
A residential for-sale sign in Huntington Beach may be up to 8 sq ft (residential); 20–30 sq ft (commercial/industrial), with a maximum height of 6 ft (residential); 10–12 ft (commercial). You may post 1 per site. Illumination: Not specified. Removal: Immediately after close of escrow.
Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in Huntington Beach?
No permit for temporary real estate/open house signs (exempt under § 233.08). The governing rule is Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance Title 23, Chapter 233 (Signs); permitted signs § 233.06; exemptions § 233.08.
What happens if my sign is removed in Huntington Beach?
Impounded signs retrieved at Huntington Beach City Maintenance Yard, 17317 Gothard St, (714) 960-8861. For questions, contact Planning (714) 536-5271; Code Enforcement (714) 375-5155.
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