How Inglewood Handles Sign Regulations: A Practical Guide

Inglewood maintains 107 local ordinances across all categories, and 3 of those deal specifically with sign regulations. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Inglewood falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Garage Sale Signs

Inglewood prohibits signs made of nondurable materials (cloth, cardboard, paper, unfinished wood). Temporary signs must comply with IMC Article 23 sign regulations. Signs on public right-of-way are generally prohibited.

Key details: Materials: Nondurable materials prohibited. Public ROW: Prohibited. Code: IMC Article 23. Removal: Must remove after event.

Signs on utility poles: removal and fine $25 to $50. Signs not removed after sale: fine $25 per day. Excessive signs: warning, then citation.

Holiday Displays

Holiday displays on private residential property are generally permitted. Displays should not create traffic hazards or violate noise ordinances. Illuminated displays must comply with general lighting standards.

Key details: Status: Permitted on private property. Lighting: Must comply with lighting standards. Traffic: Must not create hazards. Duration: Seasonal; remove after holiday.

Obstruction of sidewalk or road: notice to correct. Electrical hazard: fire department may require removal. Excessive noise: noise ordinance enforcement. Displays left up past deadline: HOA fines possible.

Inglewood is more permissive than most cities when it comes to holiday displays. That said, there are still limits.

Political Signs

Political signs are protected by the First Amendment and CA Elections Code 18310. Cities cannot prohibit political signs on private residential property. Inglewood's sign code (IMC Article 23) may regulate size and placement but not content.

Key details: Status: Protected speech. State Law: CA Elections Code 18310. Private Property: Cannot be prohibited. Sign Code: IMC Article 23.

Signs in right-of-way: removal by city, possible fine $25 to $100. Oversized signs: notice to reduce. Failure to remove post-election: fines $25 to $50 per day after grace period.

Inglewood is more permissive than most cities when it comes to political signs. That said, there are still limits.

The Bottom Line

Compared to many U.S. cities, Inglewood gives residents more room on sign regulations. 2 of the 3 rules here are rated permissive. But permissive does not mean unregulated. There are still requirements, and the city does enforce them when violations are reported.

These rules come from Inglewood's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.