Orange Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
Orange Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
🏠 'For Sale' Sign Rules
| Maximum size | 6 sq ft (SFR); 24 sq ft (multi/commercial) |
|---|---|
| Maximum height | 5 ft (residential freestanding general) |
| Number allowed | 1+ per chapter |
| Illumination | Not specified |
| When to remove | Per chapter |
📍 Open House & Directional Sign Rules
| Allowed? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum size | 6 sq ft each |
| Maximum height | Not specified |
| Number allowed | Unlimited (each ≤6 sq ft) |
| Permitted hours | Not specified |
| Placement rules | Private property w/ owner/occupant consent; NOT on public rights-of-way |
Permits & enforcement
Permit: No permit for residential real estate/open house signs
If a sign is removed: Enforced by code enforcement; no published impound phone
City contact: Community Development (714) 744-2225
Single-family max height not separately captured; confirm in § 17.36 on ecode360.
Official source:Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.36 (Sign Regulations); open house § 17.36.110
Ordinance reference: Ords. 12-95, 34-89 (prior code 17.78.120)
Frequently asked questions
Can I put an open house sign in Orange?
Yes. In Orange, open house signs are permitted: max size 6 sq ft each, max height Not specified, Unlimited (each ≤6 sq ft). Allowed hours: Not specified. Placement: Private property w/ owner/occupant consent; NOT on public rights-of-way
How big can a 'For Sale' sign be in Orange?
A residential for-sale sign in Orange may be up to 6 sq ft (SFR); 24 sq ft (multi/commercial), with a maximum height of 5 ft (residential freestanding general). You may post 1+ per chapter. Illumination: Not specified. Removal: Per chapter.
Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in Orange?
No permit for residential real estate/open house signs. The governing rule is Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.36 (Sign Regulations); open house § 17.36.110.
What happens if my sign is removed in Orange?
Enforced by code enforcement; no published impound phone. For questions, contact Community Development (714) 744-2225.
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