Long Beach Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
Long Beach Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
🏠 'For Sale' Sign Rules
| Maximum size | 6 sq ft (first unit) + 1 sq ft per additional unit, up to 32 sq ft |
|---|---|
| Maximum height | 8 ft |
| Number allowed | 1 per abutting street (plus 1 additional per frontage) |
| Illumination | Non-illuminated |
| When to remove | While offered and up to 15 days after |
📍 Open House & Directional Sign Rules
| Allowed? | Yes (limited) |
|---|---|
| Maximum size | 6 sq ft |
| Maximum height | 4 ft |
| Number allowed | Not specified |
| Permitted hours | Only while the home is open for inspection |
| Placement rules | May not be placed on public property; effectively on-site / private property — no off-site right-of-way directional provision |
Permits & enforcement
Permit: No sign permit required (exempt signs), subject to the exempt-sign conditions
If a sign is removed: Signs in the public right-of-way or on public property are prohibited and removed by Code Enforcement (562-570-CODE)
City contact: Long Beach Community Development — Planning (562) 570-6194; Code Enforcement (562) 570-2633
Long Beach is in the Coastal Zone; ordinary exempt real estate/open house signs do not trigger a Coastal Development Permit. Off-site open house directional signs in the public right-of-way are not authorized. Figures reflect Table 44-1; confirm the current table on the official code.
Official source:Long Beach Municipal Code Title 21 (Zoning), Chapter 21.44 (On-Premises Signs); exempt real estate & open house signs § 21.44.070 / § 21.44.500
Ordinance reference: Current codified Chapter 21.44
Frequently asked questions
Can I put an open house sign in Long Beach?
In Long Beach, open house signs are Yes (limited): max size 6 sq ft, max height 4 ft, Not specified. Hours: Only while the home is open for inspection. Placement: May not be placed on public property; effectively on-site / private property — no off-site right-of-way directional provision.
How big can a 'For Sale' sign be in Long Beach?
A residential for-sale sign in Long Beach may be up to 6 sq ft (first unit) + 1 sq ft per additional unit, up to 32 sq ft, with a maximum height of 8 ft. You may post 1 per abutting street (plus 1 additional per frontage). Illumination: Non-illuminated. Removal: While offered and up to 15 days after.
Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in Long Beach?
No sign permit required (exempt signs), subject to the exempt-sign conditions. The governing rule is Long Beach Municipal Code Title 21 (Zoning), Chapter 21.44 (On-Premises Signs); exempt real estate & open house signs § 21.44.070 / § 21.44.500.
What happens if my sign is removed in Long Beach?
Signs in the public right-of-way or on public property are prohibited and removed by Code Enforcement (562-570-CODE). For questions, contact Long Beach Community Development — Planning (562) 570-6194; Code Enforcement (562) 570-2633.
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