Los Alamitos Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
Los Alamitos Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
🏠 'For Sale' Sign Rules
| Maximum size | 6 sq ft (SFR); 32 sq ft (multi-family/land) |
|---|---|
| Maximum height | 5 ft (SFR); 8 ft (multi-family) |
| Number allowed | 1 per street frontage |
| Illumination | Not illuminated |
| When to remove | Upon close of escrow or completion of rental/lease |
📍 Open House & Directional Sign Rules
| Allowed? | NO — off-site temporary signs not allowed |
|---|---|
| Maximum size | N/A |
| Maximum height | N/A |
| Number allowed | N/A |
| Permitted hours | N/A |
| Placement rules | § 17.26.120: signs must be on the site they advertise; off-site signs not allowed |
Permits & enforcement
Permit: No permit for on-site real estate signs (exempt); other temporary signs require a permit
If a sign is removed: Director may give 24-hr notice; summary removal of abandoned/hazardous signs; costs assessed
City contact: Development Services (562) 431-3538
Older '§ 17.28.050' citations are outdated; current Ch. 17.26 prohibits off-site signs. Content-neutral (Ord. 19-03).
Official source:Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.26 (Signs); real estate exempt § 17.26.040(A)(5); temporary § 17.26.120
Ordinance reference: Ord. 688 (2006), Ord. 19-03 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
Can I put an open house sign in Los Alamitos?
No. Los Alamitos does not authorize off-site open house or directional signs. § 17.26.120: signs must be on the site they advertise; off-site signs not allowed Signs must be on the property being sold.
How big can a 'For Sale' sign be in Los Alamitos?
A residential for-sale sign in Los Alamitos may be up to 6 sq ft (SFR); 32 sq ft (multi-family/land), with a maximum height of 5 ft (SFR); 8 ft (multi-family). You may post 1 per street frontage. Illumination: Not illuminated. Removal: Upon close of escrow or completion of rental/lease.
Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in Los Alamitos?
No permit for on-site real estate signs (exempt); other temporary signs require a permit. The governing rule is Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.26 (Signs); real estate exempt § 17.26.040(A)(5); temporary § 17.26.120.
What happens if my sign is removed in Los Alamitos?
Director may give 24-hr notice; summary removal of abandoned/hazardous signs; costs assessed. For questions, contact Development Services (562) 431-3538.
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