La Habra Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
La Habra Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
🏠 'For Sale' Sign Rules
| Maximum size | 6 sq ft per face (residential); 24 sq ft (commercial) |
|---|---|
| Maximum height | 6 ft 6 in (residential) |
| Number allowed | 1 per street frontage |
| Illumination | Not specified |
| When to remove | Upon completion of transaction |
📍 Open House & Directional Sign Rules
| Allowed? | Governed by Ch. 18.23 |
|---|---|
| Maximum size | Confirm in Ch. 18.23 |
| Maximum height | Confirm in Ch. 18.23 |
| Number allowed | Confirm in Ch. 18.23 |
| Permitted hours | Confirm in Ch. 18.23 |
| Placement rules | Confirm in Ch. 18.23 |
Permits & enforcement
Permit: Verify current exemption under Ch. 18.23; temporary banners up to 30 days/3x year
If a sign is removed: Code Enforcement handles sign violations
City contact: Planning (562) 383-4100; Code Enforcement Hotline (562) 383-4143
IMPORTANT: the widely circulated '§ 15.40.070' citation is OUTDATED. Confirm figures in current Chapter 18.23.
Official source:Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.23 (Sign Standards) — replaced old Ch. 15.40 effective Jan 4, 2024
Ordinance reference: New Chapter 18.23 effective January 4, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Can I put an open house sign in La Habra?
Yes. In La Habra, open house signs are permitted: max size Confirm in Ch. 18.23, max height Confirm in Ch. 18.23, Confirm in Ch. 18.23. Allowed hours: Confirm in Ch. 18.23. Placement: Confirm in Ch. 18.23
How big can a 'For Sale' sign be in La Habra?
A residential for-sale sign in La Habra may be up to 6 sq ft per face (residential); 24 sq ft (commercial), with a maximum height of 6 ft 6 in (residential). You may post 1 per street frontage. Illumination: Not specified. Removal: Upon completion of transaction.
Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in La Habra?
Verify current exemption under Ch. 18.23; temporary banners up to 30 days/3x year. The governing rule is Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.23 (Sign Standards) — replaced old Ch. 15.40 effective Jan 4, 2024.
What happens if my sign is removed in La Habra?
Code Enforcement handles sign violations. For questions, contact Planning (562) 383-4100; Code Enforcement Hotline (562) 383-4143.
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