Yorba Linda Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
Yorba Linda Real Estate Sign Rules & Sign Ordinance
🏠 'For Sale' Sign Rules
| Maximum size | 6 sq ft (residential); 32 sq ft (C/M) |
|---|---|
| Maximum height | 4 ft (6 ft ornamental frame) |
| Number allowed | 1 per street frontage |
| Illumination | Unlighted |
| When to remove | Upon sale and close of escrow |
📍 Open House & Directional Sign Rules
| Allowed? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum size | 6 sq ft |
| Maximum height | 4 ft |
| Number allowed | Up to 2 per change of direction at arterials; 1 elsewhere |
| Permitted hours | Sunrise to sundown |
| Placement rules | Landscaped parkway only; not medians/tree wells; not within 15 ft of hydrant/driveway/intersection; removed within 5 days |
Permits & enforcement
Permit: No permit for temporary real estate/open house directional signs; subdivision signs need encroachment permit
If a sign is removed: Non-compliant ROW signs abated after notice; City retains ≥3 working days for retrieval
City contact: Community Development / Planning (714) 961-7130
Content-neutral (post-Reed). MISSING from OCAR's page.
Official source:Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.24 (Signs); temporary § 18.24.070; real estate § 18.24.080
Ordinance reference: Ord. 2017-1041, amended Ord. 2019-1056
Frequently asked questions
Can I put an open house sign in Yorba Linda?
Yes. In Yorba Linda, open house signs are permitted: max size 6 sq ft, max height 4 ft, Up to 2 per change of direction at arterials; 1 elsewhere. Allowed hours: Sunrise to sundown. Placement: Landscaped parkway only; not medians/tree wells; not within 15 ft of hydrant/driveway/intersection; removed within 5 days
How big can a 'For Sale' sign be in Yorba Linda?
A residential for-sale sign in Yorba Linda may be up to 6 sq ft (residential); 32 sq ft (C/M), with a maximum height of 4 ft (6 ft ornamental frame). You may post 1 per street frontage. Illumination: Unlighted. Removal: Upon sale and close of escrow.
Do I need a permit for a real estate sign in Yorba Linda?
No permit for temporary real estate/open house directional signs; subdivision signs need encroachment permit. The governing rule is Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.24 (Signs); temporary § 18.24.070; real estate § 18.24.080.
What happens if my sign is removed in Yorba Linda?
Non-compliant ROW signs abated after notice; City retains ≥3 working days for retrieval. For questions, contact Community Development / Planning (714) 961-7130.
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