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Sign Regulations in Martinez, CA (2026)

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

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Political Signs

Political and other non-commercial signs are strongly protected in Martinez and may be posted on private residential property at any time, with no pre-election or post-election duration limits. Under Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015) and California Elections Code section 18370, political signs are treated the same as other temporary non-commercial signs, generally limited to 6 square feet and 4 feet tall when freestanding.

Signs: Political Signs

Few Restrictions

California Elections Code § 18370

18370. (a) A person shall not, on election day, or at any time that a voter may be casting a ballot, within the 100 foot limit specified in subdivision (b), do any of the following: (1) Circulate an initiative, referendum, recall, or nomination petition or any other petition. (2) Solicit a vote or speak to a voter on the subject of marking the voter's ballot. (3) Place a sign relating to voters...

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