Sign Regulations in Sacramento, CA (2026)
3 verified sign regulations for Sacramento, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Political Signs
Sacramento regulates signs under City Code Chapter 15.148 (Sign Ordinance). Political signs on private residential property are broadly protected under the First Amendment and California Election Code §18370. The City cannot prohibit political signs on private property during election periods. Signs in the public right-of-way are prohibited and subject to removal. There are no permit requirements for temporary political signs on private property.
Sacramento Political Sign Regulations
Few RestrictionsCal. Civ. Code § 4710
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. (b) For purposes of this section, a noncommercial sign, poster, flag, or banner may be made of...
Garage Sale Signs
Sacramento regulates temporary signs including garage sale signs under the City's sign ordinance (Chapter 15.148). Garage sale signs are permitted on private property but are prohibited in the public right-of-way including on utility poles, street signs, and medians. Signs must not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic sight lines.
Sacramento Garage Sale Sign Rules
Some RestrictionsHoliday Displays
Sacramento's sign ordinance (Chapter 15.148) generally allows temporary holiday displays and decorations on residential private property without a permit. Holiday lights and decorations are considered temporary and are not regulated as signs provided they are seasonal in nature. Displays must not create traffic hazards or electrical safety concerns.
Sacramento Holiday Display Regulations
Few RestrictionsLooking for Sacramento County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Sacramento city rules.
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