Political Signs: Sutter vs Yuba City
How do political signs rules compare between Sutter, CA and Yuba City, CA?
Sutter and Yuba City have similar restriction levels.
Sutter, CA
Sutter County
In unincorporated Sutter County, temporary political signs are allowed without a permit under Zoning Code Section 1500-21-050(B)(4): they may be installed no earlier than 90 days before the election and must be removed no later than 15 days after it. Along state highways, California's Outdoor Advertising Act (BPC 5405.3) limits political signs to 32 sq ft and a 10-day post-election removal window.
View full Sutter rules →Yuba City, CA
Sutter County
Yuba City Municipal Code §8-5.6314(i) (Article 63, Signs) permits political signs without a planning permit but caps them at 32 square feet and 10 feet in height, and requires removal within 7 days after the election. This is stricter than California Government Code §53069.81, which permits 32 sq ft and allows 10 days post-election.
View full Yuba City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Sutter | Yuba City |
|---|---|---|
| County code section | Sutter County Zoning Code 1500-21-050(B)(4) | - |
| Permit | No county sign permit required | - |
| County install window | No earlier than 90 days before election | - |
| County removal deadline | Within 15 days after election | - |
| State-highway rule | BPC 5405.3: max 32 sq ft, removed within 10 days after | - |
| Prohibited placement | Public right-of-way, public property, clear-vision triangle | - |
| Code section | - | YCMC §8-5.6314(i) (Article 63) |
| Max size | - | 32 sq ft |
| Max height | - | 10 ft |
| Removal deadline | - | 7 days after election |
| Permit required | - | No (exempt sign) |
| Right-of-way placement | - | Prohibited |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Sutter FAQ
How long can I keep a political sign up in unincorporated Sutter County?
Under Zoning Code Section 1500-21-050(B)(4), political signs may go up no earlier than 90 days before the election and must come down no later than 15 days after it. Signs along state highways face a stricter state-law removal deadline of 10 days after the election under Business and Professions Code Section 5405.3.
Can I put a campaign sign in the road right-of-way or on a utility pole?
No. Section 1500-21-080 prohibits signs in any public right-of-way or easement and on public property, and other temporary-sign rules bar affixing signs to utility or street poles. Signs also cannot obstruct sight distance at intersections or sit within a corner-lot clear-vision triangle.
Yuba City FAQ
How long can I leave a political sign up after the election in Yuba City?
Yuba City requires removal within 7 days after the election under YCMC §8-5.6314(i). That is faster than the 10-day window in California state law for state-highway-visible signs (Bus. & Prof. Code §5405.3), so the city's 7-day rule controls within city limits.
Can I put a campaign sign in the public median or on a utility pole?
No. Article 63 prohibits signs in the public right-of-way and on utility poles, traffic signs, or anywhere that obstructs sightlines for drivers or pedestrians. Code Enforcement may remove violating signs without notice.
Do I need a permit to put a political sign in my yard?
No. Political signs are listed as exempt signs under §8-5.6314 and do not require a planning permit, as long as they meet the size, height, location, and 7-day post-election removal rules.
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