Sign Regulations in Riverside, CA (2026)
3 verified sign regulations for Riverside, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Political Signs
Riverside permits non-commercial/political signs on private property under temporary sign rules (RMC §19.620.090), but bans all signs in the public street right-of-way under §19.625.030. State law (Cal. Outdoor Advertising Act §5405.3) governs placement near highways.
Political signs allowed on private property; right-of-way placement prohibited (RMC §19.625.030, §19.625.050)
Some RestrictionsGarage Sale Signs
Garage sale signs in the City of Riverside are regulated as temporary signs under RMC §19.620.090 and must be on the property where the sale is held. Signs placed on parkways, utility poles, medians or street trees are prohibited under §19.625.030 and subject to $100–$500 administrative fines.
Garage/yard sale signs limited to on-site placement; right-of-way signs banned (RMC §19.620.090, §19.625.030)
Some RestrictionsHoliday Displays
Riverside does not impose a stand-alone holiday display ordinance for residential property. Holiday/seasonal lighting is treated under the outdoor lighting standards in RMC Chapter 19.556, and any holiday signage on private property falls under the temporary sign rules of §19.620.090.
Holiday lighting displays allowed; signs follow temporary-sign rules (RMC Ch. 19.556, §19.620.090)
Few RestrictionsLooking for Riverside County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Riverside city rules.
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