Sign Regulations in Merced, CA (2026)
2 verified sign regulations for Merced, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Political Signs
Merced's sign code (Zoning Ordinance Chapter 20.62, rewritten 2023) is content-neutral with no separate 'political sign' category. Under Section 20.62.030, any noncommercial message may be placed on a legally permitted sign. In residential zones, temporary freestanding signs may be up to 4 square feet and 2 feet high (one per unit); temporary building signs up to 12 square feet.
Merced Political and Noncommercial Sign Rules
Few RestrictionsGarage Sale Signs
Merced regulates garage sales and their signs in Municipal Code Chapter 9.54. Garage sale signs may be posted on other property with the owner's permission, but never in the public right-of-way or on utility poles and traffic signals, and must be removed within 24 hours after the sale ends. Sales are capped at four per year.
Merced Garage Sale Sign Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Merced County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Merced city rules.
Sign Regulations in Merced County →