Political Signs: Jurupa Valley vs Mead Valley
How do political signs rules compare between Jurupa Valley, CA and Mead Valley, CA?
Mead Valley has fewer restrictions than Jurupa Valley.
Jurupa Valley, CA
Riverside County
Jurupa Valley regulates temporary signs (including political/campaign signs) under Jurupa Valley Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 9.248 (Temporary Signs). Off-site placement is governed by the California Outdoor Advertising Act (Bus. & Prof. Code §5405.3), which sets the 90-day pre-election / 10-day post-election window and a 32 square foot statewide maximum for temporary political signs along state highways.
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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.
View full Mead Valley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Jurupa Valley | Mead Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-election placement | Up to 90 days before election (Bus. & Prof. Code §5405.3) | - |
| Post-election removal | Within 10 days after election | - |
| Maximum size | 32 sq ft (state-highway standard) | - |
| Right-of-way | Prohibited — Caltrans removes and bills | Allowed during election period; not on roadway or public trees |
| Local code chapter | Jurupa Valley Muni Code Ch. 9.248 (Temporary Signs) | - |
| 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)) |
| Removal | - | Within 10 days after the election (Sec. 3(D)(1)) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Jurupa Valley FAQ
How early can I put up a campaign sign in Jurupa Valley?
Up to 90 days before the election under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §5405.3. The City's Chapter 9.248 temporary-sign rules also apply to private-property placement.
When must I take down a political sign?
Within 10 days after the election. Failure to remove can result in City abatement (for local streets) or Caltrans removal billing (for state highways like I-15, SR-60, SR-91).
Can I put political signs on the parkway strip or median?
No. Signs in public rights-of-way are prohibited; the City may remove them as a nuisance. Place signs on private property with the owner's permission.
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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