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Sign Regulations in Glendale, AZ (2026)

3 verified sign regulations for Glendale, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Political Signs

Arizona law (A.R.S. 16-1019) strongly protects political sign display and preempts local restrictions. In Glendale, residents may display political signs on private property without a permit. Signs must be removed within 15 days after the election. Political signs in the public right-of-way are permitted starting 60 days before a primary election and must be removed within 15 days after the general election.

Glendale Political Sign Regulations

Few Restrictions

A.R.S. 16-1019

A. It is a class 2 misdemeanor for any person to knowingly remove, alter, deface or cover any political sign of any candidate for public office or in support of or opposition to any ballot measure, question or issue or knowingly remove, alter or deface any political mailers, handouts, flyers or other printed materials of a candidate or in support of or opposition to any ballot measure, question...

Garage Sale Signs

Glendale regulates temporary signs including garage sale signs under its sign code in the Unified Development Code (Chapter 35). Garage sale signs may be displayed on private property during the sale. Signs in the public right-of-way are generally prohibited and subject to removal by the city. Signs must not obstruct visibility at intersections or create traffic hazards.

Glendale Garage Sale Sign Rules

Some Restrictions

Holiday Displays

Glendale does not have specific ordinances restricting holiday displays on private residential property. Seasonal decorations and holiday lighting are generally permitted as temporary displays. Displays must not create traffic hazards, obstruct public sidewalks, or violate electrical safety codes. HOAs may have separate rules governing holiday decoration timing and types.

Glendale Holiday Display Regulations

Few Restrictions

Looking for Maricopa County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Glendale city rules.

Sign Regulations in Maricopa County