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Tustin Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance

Tustin Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance

City Code Article 9, Chapter 4 (Sign Regulations); off-premises open house signs per Ord. 1483 (2018)

Quick answer: Off-premises open house signs in ROW: max 4 sq ft / 4 ft, 25–300 ft from intersection, max 1 per property and 2 per intersection, max 20 per open house citywide, Fri/Sat/Sun 7am–7pm. No permit for conforming open house signs.
Please double-check before you post. R.E.S.S. provides this summary as a free convenience for the real estate community. Sign rules change and vary by zoning district, overlay zone, and HOA or master association. While we believe this information is reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or currency, and none of it is legal advice. Always confirm the current requirements directly with the city or the official ordinance (linked) before manufacturing, installing, or posting any sign.

🏠 'For Sale' Sign Rules

Maximum size Confirm on-site limits in Chapter 4
Maximum height Confirm in Chapter 4
Number allowed Per Chapter 4
Illumination Per Chapter 4
When to remove Per chapter

📍 Open House & Directional Sign Rules

Allowed? Yes (Ord. 1483)
Maximum size 4 sq ft
Maximum height 4 ft
Number allowed 1 per property; 2 per intersection; max 20 per open house citywide
Permitted hours Fri/Sat/Sun 7:00am–7:00pm
Placement rules Parkway & tree wells; NOT sidewalks/medians; not on signals/poles/devices/trees; name/phone on back

Permits & enforcement

Permit: No permit for conforming off-premises open house signs; commercial banners need a permit

If a sign is removed: Illegally posted signs are removed by the City

City contact: Community Development (714) 573-3140; Code Enforcement (714) 573-3134

Ord. 1483 is expressly content-neutral (post-Reed). MISSING from OCAR's page.

Official source:City Code Article 9, Chapter 4 (Sign Regulations); off-premises open house signs per Ord. 1483 (2018)
Ordinance reference: Ord. 1483 (April 3, 2018) — content-neutral standards

Frequently asked questions

Can I put an open house sign in Tustin?

Yes. In Tustin, open house signs are permitted: max size 4 sq ft, max height 4 ft, 1 per property; 2 per intersection; max 20 per open house citywide. Allowed hours: Fri/Sat/Sun 7:00am–7:00pm. Placement: Parkway & tree wells; NOT sidewalks/medians; not on signals/poles/devices/trees; name/phone on back

How big can a 'For Sale' sign be in Tustin?

A residential for-sale sign in Tustin may be up to Confirm on-site limits in Chapter 4, with a maximum height of Confirm in Chapter 4. You may post Per Chapter 4. Illumination: Per Chapter 4. Removal: Per chapter.

Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in Tustin?

No permit for conforming off-premises open house signs; commercial banners need a permit. The governing rule is City Code Article 9, Chapter 4 (Sign Regulations); off-premises open house signs per Ord. 1483 (2018).

What happens if my sign is removed in Tustin?

Illegally posted signs are removed by the City. For questions, contact Community Development (714) 573-3140; Code Enforcement (714) 573-3134.

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