Sign Regulations in Loveland, CO (2026)
3 verified sign regulations for Loveland, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Political Signs
Under Loveland Municipal Code Section 18.04.08 (Unified Development Code - Sign Regulations), election signs are classified as temporary signs. Up to 12 election signs are permitted per residential lot, signs may not exceed 3 feet in height or 4 square feet per face, may not be illuminated, and may be displayed for a maximum of 100 consecutive days. Colorado state law (C.R.S. 1-45-117) and CCIOA (C.R.S. 38-33.3-106.5) further regulate political signs and HOA restrictions.
Loveland Political / Election Sign Rules
Few RestrictionsGarage Sale Signs
Loveland prohibits placing any signs - including garage-sale, yard-sale, or estate-sale signs - in public rights-of-way or on public property under UDC Section 18.04.08. Signs may not be attached to street lamps, street signs, traffic signs or signals, hydrants, trees, shrubs, fences, or utility poles. Off-premise signs are subject to removal by Code Enforcement. Garage sales themselves are regulated under LMC Chapter 5.44.
Loveland Garage Sale Signs
Few RestrictionsHoliday Displays
Loveland does not impose a calendar-based limit on residential holiday lights or seasonal decorations. Holiday lights and seasonal decorations are not regulated as 'signs' under UDC Section 18.04.08 when they convey only a seasonal message and do not advertise a business. Practical limits derive from glare, right-of-way, sight-triangle, and noise nuisance provisions. HOAs may impose their own deadlines.
Loveland Holiday Lights & Seasonal Decorations
Few RestrictionsLooking for Larimer County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Loveland city rules.
Sign Regulations in Larimer County →