Political Signs: Ontario vs Victorville
How do political signs rules compare between Ontario, CA and Victorville, CA?
Ontario has fewer restrictions than Victorville.
Ontario, CA
San Bernardino County
Ontario allows political signs on private property under First Amendment protections, with content-neutral limits on size, location, and removal timing under OMC Chapter 9.
View full Ontario 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 | Ontario | Victorville |
|---|---|---|
| Residential sign limit | 6 sq ft per face | - |
| Commercial limit | 32 sq ft | - |
| Removal after election | Within 10 days | - |
| Right-of-way | Prohibited | - |
| Contact | Planning (909) 395-2036 | - |
| 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.
Ontario FAQ
Can I put a political sign in my Ontario yard?
Yes. Political signs are allowed on private property in residential zones up to 6 square feet, and they must be removed within 10 days after the election.
Will the City take down my sign?
Only if it is placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, on traffic signs, or on City property. Signs on your private property are protected speech.
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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