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Sign Regulations in Glendale, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Political Signs

Political signs on private property are protected under CA Elections Code 18310 and the First Amendment. Glendale cannot prohibit political signs on private property. Size and placement may be regulated under the zoning code's temporary sign provisions.

Glendale Political Sign Regulations

Few Restrictions

Cal. Civil Code Sec. 4710 (HOA Protected Uses — Noncommercial Signs, Posters, Flags, and Banners)

4710. (a) The governing documents may not prohibit posting or displaying of noncommercial signs, posters, flags, or banners on or in a member’s separate interest, except as required for the protection of public health or safety or if the posting or display would violate a local, state, or federal law.

Garage Sale Signs

Garage/yard sale signs are prohibited in Glendale. No signs may be posted on private property or in/on public areas to advertise sales. This applies to all sign types including temporary directional signs.

Glendale Garage Sale Sign Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Holiday Displays

Holiday displays on private property in Glendale are generally permitted as temporary decorations. They are typically exempt from sign permit requirements as non-commercial, temporary displays. Displays should not create safety hazards or violate lighting standards.

Glendale Holiday Display Regulations

Few Restrictions

Looking for Los Angeles County county-wide rules?

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

Sign Regulations in Los Angeles County