Marina del Rey Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
Marina del Rey Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
🏠 'For Sale' Sign Rules
| Maximum size | 6 sq ft (up to 12 sq ft total on a frontage ≤100 ft) |
|---|---|
| Maximum height | Low-profile freestanding (confirm exact figure) |
| Number allowed | 1 per street frontage |
| Illumination | Non-illuminated |
| When to remove | Within 30 days after sale/lease/rent |
📍 Open House & Directional Sign Rules
| Allowed? | On-site only; off-site directional signs may not encroach over the public right-of-way |
|---|---|
| Maximum size | Within the 6–12 sq ft frontage standard |
| Maximum height | Low-profile (confirm) |
| Number allowed | 1 per frontage |
| Permitted hours | No open house carve-out |
| Placement rules | On the subject property; not encroaching over the public right-of-way; subject to Marina del Rey Specific Plan design review |
Permits & enforcement
Permit: Customary on-site residential signs within the size limits are generally exempt; within Marina del Rey, signage is subject to Design Control Board / Specific Plan review — confirm whether a given install triggers it
If a sign is removed: Signs encroaching over the public right-of-way are removed by LA County (Public Works / Regional Planning / Beaches & Harbors); remove within 30 days after sale/lease/rent
City contact: LA County Regional Planning (213) 974-6411; LA County Beaches & Harbors (Marina property / Design Control Board) (424) 526-7777
Marina del Rey is unincorporated LA County (not a city) — County Title 22 governs. The entire Marina is a certified Coastal Zone with Design Control Board signage review, and it's a dense condo market where HOA CC&Rs frequently restrict yard and directional signs — check the HOA (ask R.E.S.S.) first. Exact renumbered Ch. 22.114 figures should be confirmed (the live Municode text is JavaScript-rendered).
Official source:Los Angeles County Code Title 22 (Planning & Zoning), Chapter 22.114 (Signs); Marina del Rey Specific Plan / certified Local Coastal Program
Ordinance reference: Current codified Title 22, Ch. 22.114 (formerly Ch. 22.52 Part 10, Ord. 1494); Marina LCP/LUP adopted 1996, amended 2012
Frequently asked questions
Can I put an open house sign in Marina del Rey?
In Marina del Rey, open house signs are On-site only; off-site directional signs may not encroach over the public right-of-way: max size Within the 6–12 sq ft frontage standard, max height Low-profile (confirm), 1 per frontage. Hours: No open house carve-out. Placement: On the subject property; not encroaching over the public right-of-way; subject to Marina del Rey Specific Plan design review.
How big can a 'For Sale' sign be in Marina del Rey?
A residential for-sale sign in Marina del Rey may be up to 6 sq ft (up to 12 sq ft total on a frontage ≤100 ft), with a maximum height of Low-profile freestanding (confirm exact figure). You may post 1 per street frontage. Illumination: Non-illuminated. Removal: Within 30 days after sale/lease/rent.
Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in Marina del Rey?
Customary on-site residential signs within the size limits are generally exempt; within Marina del Rey, signage is subject to Design Control Board / Specific Plan review — confirm whether a given install triggers it. The governing rule is Los Angeles County Code Title 22 (Planning & Zoning), Chapter 22.114 (Signs); Marina del Rey Specific Plan / certified Local Coastal Program.
What happens if my sign is removed in Marina del Rey?
Signs encroaching over the public right-of-way are removed by LA County (Public Works / Regional Planning / Beaches & Harbors); remove within 30 days after sale/lease/rent. For questions, contact LA County Regional Planning (213) 974-6411; LA County Beaches & Harbors (Marina property / Design Control Board) (424) 526-7777.
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