Political Signs: Corona vs Mead Valley
How do political signs rules compare between Corona, CA and Mead Valley, CA?
Corona and Mead Valley have similar restriction levels.
Corona, CA
Riverside County
Political signs on private property in Corona are protected First Amendment speech and may not be subject to content-based restrictions. Corona Municipal Code Title 17 sign regulations limit size, setback from public right-of-way, and posting on public property, applied content-neutrally.
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Riverside County
In unincorporated Riverside County, political/non-commercial signs are temporary signs under Ordinance No. 806 (Title 17, Chapter 17.254). During an election period they may be up to 32 sq ft and 6 feet tall, with an 80 sq ft per-lot aggregate cap, and may sit in the road right-of-way; they must come down within 10 days after the election.
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| Fact | Corona | Mead Valley |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Governing ordinance | - | Riverside County Ord. No. 806 / Title 17, Ch. 17.254 |
| Max size (election period) | - | 32 sq ft per sign (Sec. 3(D)(1)) |
| Max height | - | 6 feet (Sec. 3(D)(1)) |
| Per-lot aggregate cap | - | 80 sq ft total (Sec. 3(D)(1)) |
| Right-of-way | - | Allowed during election period; not on roadway or public trees |
| Removal | - | Within 10 days after the election (Sec. 3(D)(1)) |
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Corona FAQ
Can my Corona HOA ban political signs?
No. California Civil Code §4710 protects homeowners' right to post non-commercial signs including political signs on their separate-interest property, subject to reasonable size and location limits. HOAs cannot impose blanket prohibitions.
Can I put my campaign sign in the parkway strip in Corona?
No. The parkway between sidewalk and curb is public right-of-way. Signs there can be removed without notice by Public Works. Place signs entirely behind the sidewalk on your own property.
Mead Valley FAQ
How large can a campaign sign be in unincorporated Riverside County?
During an election period, each non-commercial sign may be up to 32 square feet and no more than 6 feet tall, and a single lot may not have signs totaling more than 80 square feet (Ordinance 806, Sec. 3(D)(1)).
When do I have to take political signs down?
Election-period signs must be removed within 10 days after the election. Along state highways, California Bus. & Prof. Code 5405.3 likewise requires removal within 10 days and prohibits placement in the highway right-of-way.
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