Tustin Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
Tustin Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
🏠 '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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