Political Signs: Chino vs Victorville
How do political signs rules compare between Chino, CA and Victorville, CA?
Chino has fewer restrictions than Victorville.
Chino, CA
San Bernardino County
Chino regulates temporary signs (including political signs) through Title 17 (Signs) of the Chino Municipal Code, which the city codifies on Municode through Supplement 37 (Ord. 2025-002, March 18, 2025). On private residential property, temporary political signs are generally allowed without a permit subject to size, placement, and removal rules; state law (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §5405.3) caps temporary political signs at 32 sq ft and requires removal within 10 days after the election. Posting political signs in the public right-of-way, on traffic signs, utility poles, or other public property is prohibited (Cal. Penal Code §556 makes unpermitted signs on public property a misdemeanor) and Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §5405 bars signs within 660 ft of state/interstate highways visible from the right-of-way (relevant to SR-71, SR-83, and SR-60 corridors through Chino).
View full Chino rules →Victorville, CA
San Bernardino County
Political signs in Victorville are allowed on private property with the owner's permission. Time, size, and placement rules are applied content-neutrally and track the First Amendment plus California Elections Code.
View full Victorville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Chino | Victorville |
|---|---|---|
| State sign code | Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §5405.3 (political signs) | - |
| Maximum size | 32 sq ft (state ceiling under BPC §5405.3) | - |
| Posting window | Up to 90 days before election | - |
| Removal deadline | Within 10 days after the election | - |
| Public-property posting | Prohibited — misdemeanor under Cal. Penal Code §556 | - |
| Highway buffer | 660 ft from state/interstate ROW (BPC §5405) — affects SR-71/SR-83/SR-60 corridors | - |
| City code | Chino Municipal Code Title 17 (Signs), codified through Supp. 37 (Ord. 2025-002) | - |
| HOA preemption | Cal. Civil Code §4710 limits HOA bans on noncommercial signs | - |
| Private property | - | Allowed with owner consent |
| Public right-of-way | - | Prohibited |
| Post-election removal | - | Typically 10 to 15 days |
| State law | - | CA Elections Code 18370 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Chino FAQ
How long before an election can I put up a political sign in Chino?
Under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §5405.3, temporary political signs may be displayed up to 90 days before the election and must be removed within 10 days after. On private property in residential zones, Chino's Title 17 sign code applies the same temporary-sign rules content-neutrally.
Can I put a political sign on a utility pole or in the street median?
No. Cal. Penal Code §556 makes it a misdemeanor to place any sign on State, city, or county property without permission. This includes utility poles, traffic signs, medians, parkway strips, and street trees. The city or Caltrans (for state highways like SR-71, SR-83, and SR-60) can remove the sign without notice.
Does my HOA in The Preserve override state political-sign rules?
No. Cal. Civil Code §4710 prohibits HOAs from blanket-banning noncommercial signs, flags, and banners on a member's separate property (yard, balcony, exterior wall, window). HOAs may impose reasonable size/material limits but cannot eliminate the right to display political signs.
Victorville FAQ
Can I put a campaign sign in my yard?
Yes, on your own private property with reasonable size limits and without blocking sight distance at driveways or corners. No permit is required.
Why do city crews take signs from the median?
Signs in the public right-of-way are prohibited regardless of content. Removal is content-neutral and consistent with California Elections Code 18370.
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