Torrance Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
Torrance Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
🏠 'For Sale' Sign Rules
| Maximum size | 12 sq ft (1–4 unit residential) |
|---|---|
| Maximum height | 6 ft |
| Number allowed | 1 sign (plus up to 5 flags) |
| Illumination | Unlighted |
| When to remove | When the property is no longer for sale/lease/rent |
📍 Open House & Directional Sign Rules
| Allowed? | Yes (on-site / private property only) |
|---|---|
| Maximum size | 6 sq ft per directional sign |
| Maximum height | 4 ft |
| Number allowed | Up to 6 directional signs |
| Permitted hours | Daylight hours only |
| Placement rules | Private property only, with owner consent; prohibited on all public property — sidewalks, parkways, streets, medians, parks, utility poles and street trees |
Permits & enforcement
Permit: No sign permit for the residential for-sale sign or the 6 directional open house signs (5+ unit developments need a Director-approved sign program)
If a sign is removed: Portable/A-frame/sandwich/snipe signs are prohibited; signs on public property are prohibited and removed by Code Enforcement
City contact: Torrance Community Development — Planning (310) 618-5990; Code Enforcement (310) 618-5950
Chapter 11 is expressly content-neutral (§ 911.1.020(b)), consistent with Reed v. Gilbert. Torrance is largely inland with a minimal coastal-zone footprint. Note: A-frame/portable open house signs are prohibited, and no open house signs may be placed in the public right-of-way.
Official source:Torrance Municipal Code Division 9, Chapter 11 (Signs); residential real estate signs § 911.7.060; signs on public property § 911.7.130; portable/A-frame prohibition § 911.6.100(g)
Ordinance reference: Chapter 11 (Ord. O-3895, revised 2025 via O-3939/O-3941)
Frequently asked questions
Can I put an open house sign in Torrance?
In Torrance, open house signs are Yes (on-site / private property only): max size 6 sq ft per directional sign, max height 4 ft, Up to 6 directional signs. Hours: Daylight hours only. Placement: Private property only, with owner consent; prohibited on all public property — sidewalks, parkways, streets, medians, parks, utility poles and street trees.
How big can a 'For Sale' sign be in Torrance?
A residential for-sale sign in Torrance may be up to 12 sq ft (1–4 unit residential), with a maximum height of 6 ft. You may post 1 sign (plus up to 5 flags). Illumination: Unlighted. Removal: When the property is no longer for sale/lease/rent.
Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in Torrance?
No sign permit for the residential for-sale sign or the 6 directional open house signs (5+ unit developments need a Director-approved sign program). The governing rule is Torrance Municipal Code Division 9, Chapter 11 (Signs); residential real estate signs § 911.7.060; signs on public property § 911.7.130; portable/A-frame prohibition § 911.6.100(g).
What happens if my sign is removed in Torrance?
Portable/A-frame/sandwich/snipe signs are prohibited; signs on public property are prohibited and removed by Code Enforcement. For questions, contact Torrance Community Development — Planning (310) 618-5990; Code Enforcement (310) 618-5950.
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