Santa Ana Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
Santa Ana Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
🏠 'For Sale' Sign Rules
| Maximum size | 4 sq ft (dwelling units); 32 sq ft (other property) |
|---|---|
| Maximum height | 6 ft (dwelling); 12 ft (other) |
| Number allowed | 1 per site (1 per frontage for larger property) |
| Illumination | Not illuminated |
| When to remove | Per chapter |
📍 Open House & Directional Sign Rules
| Allowed? | NO — A-frame/portable/freestanding signs prohibited |
|---|---|
| Maximum size | N/A |
| Maximum height | N/A |
| Number allowed | N/A |
| Permitted hours | N/A |
| Placement rules | No permissive off-site open house/directional category; confirm with Planning |
Permits & enforcement
Permit: On-site real estate sign meeting standards: no permit; banners require a Temporary Sign Permit
If a sign is removed: Code Enforcement (Commercial Enforcement Team); prohibited portable signs removed
City contact: Planning Division (714) 647-5804 (call before investing in any sign method)
Notably stricter than neighbors. Figures from City's official 10/2025 Sign Regulations handout. MISSING from OCAR's page.
Official source:Municipal Code Chapter 41 (Zoning), Article XI (On-Premise Signs), §§ 41-850 et seq.
Ordinance reference: Sign Regulations handout dated 10/2025
Frequently asked questions
Can I put an open house sign in Santa Ana?
No. Santa Ana does not authorize off-site open house or directional signs. No permissive off-site open house/directional category; confirm with Planning Signs must be on the property being sold.
How big can a 'For Sale' sign be in Santa Ana?
A residential for-sale sign in Santa Ana may be up to 4 sq ft (dwelling units); 32 sq ft (other property), with a maximum height of 6 ft (dwelling); 12 ft (other). You may post 1 per site (1 per frontage for larger property). Illumination: Not illuminated. Removal: Per chapter.
Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in Santa Ana?
On-site real estate sign meeting standards: no permit; banners require a Temporary Sign Permit. The governing rule is Municipal Code Chapter 41 (Zoning), Article XI (On-Premise Signs), §§ 41-850 et seq..
What happens if my sign is removed in Santa Ana?
Code Enforcement (Commercial Enforcement Team); prohibited portable signs removed. For questions, contact Planning Division (714) 647-5804 (call before investing in any sign method).
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