Political Signs: Mead Valley vs Palm Springs
How do political signs rules compare between Mead Valley, CA and Palm Springs, CA?
Mead Valley and Palm Springs have similar restriction levels.
Mead Valley, CA
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 →Palm Springs, CA
Riverside County
Palm Springs allows temporary political signs on private property with permission of the property owner. Signs on residential property are typically limited to 6 square feet per face and must be removed within 10 days after the election. Signs in public rights-of-way are prohibited, and content-neutral rules apply under Reed v. Town of Gilbert.
View full Palm Springs rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Mead Valley | Palm Springs |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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.
Palm Springs FAQ
When must political signs come down in Palm Springs?
Political signs must be removed within 10 days after the election per PSMC Ch. 93.20. Signs cannot be placed in the public right-of-way or on utility poles and have size limits on private residential property.
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