Sign Regulations in Santa Monica, CA (2026)
2 verified sign regulations for Santa Monica, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Political Signs
Political and noncommercial signs are protected expression in Santa Monica. The sign code permits noncommercial signs provided they are not of prohibited types. Temporary signs on private property are generally allowed for political expression.
Santa Monica Political Sign Regulations
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Civil Code Section 4710 (HOA Noncommercial Sign Protection - Political Signs)
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
Residents in Santa Monica can post temporary signs (including garage sale signs) in any residential zone without a permit, limited to two signs of 8 sq ft each (or one 16 sq ft sign) plus one 4 sq ft window sign at any time, with an additional 120-day annual allowance for extra signs.
Signs: Garage Sale Signs
Light RestrictionsSanta Monica Municipal Code § 9.61.160(A), (B)
A. Basic Requirements Governing Temporary Signs. 1. Illumination. No temporary sign shall be internally or externally illuminated, except if the sign is a light bulb string authorized by this Section. ... 4. Placement. No temporary sign shall be attached to trees, shrubbery, utility poles, or traffic control signs or devices. They shall not obstruct or obscure primary signs on adjacent premises...
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