Sign Regulations in San Bernardino County, CA (2026)

5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in San Bernardino County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Political Signs

Political signs in unincorporated San Bernardino County must come down within 30 days after the election and stay under 8 square feet in residential zones.

Political Sign Rules in San Bernardino County

Some Restrictions

San Bernardino County Code § 83.13.070(b)(1)

A temporary off-site political sign shall be allowed in any land use zoning district subject to the following limitations: (I) Political signs shall be removed within 30 days after the election. (II) Political signs shall have a maximum area of eight square feet in residential land use zoning districts, and 32 square feet in other land use zoning districts... (IV) Political signs shall not be n...

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Garage Sale Signs

Garage sale signs can't go on utility poles, streetlights, or traffic signs, and can only go up one day before the sale and must come down one day after it ends.

Garage Sale Sign Rules, San Bernardino County

Some Restrictions

San Bernardino County Code § 84.10.030(g)

(g) Signs. Garage sale advertising signs shall not be posted on telephone poles, streetlights, traffic signs, or any other structure or location within the public right-of-way. Garage sale signs may not be posted earlier than one day before the first day of the garage sale nor more than one day after the last date of the garage sale.

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Holiday Displays

In unincorporated San Bernardino County, holiday lighting is exempt from the county's outdoor lighting rules only if it goes up no more than 30 days before a holiday and comes down within 30 days after it.

San Bernardino County Holiday Light Duration

Light Restrictions

San Bernardino County Code § 83.07.030 (see also § 83.07.040(c)(10) exemption)

SEASONAL LIGHTING. Temporary lighting displays installed and operated on a property, typically in connection with holidays or traditions. Lighting shall not be considered seasonal if the lighting display is installed or operated more than 30 days prior to a holiday or tradition, or more than 30 days after the holiday or tradition. SKY GLOW. The brightening of the nighttime sky that results f...

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Window Signs

County Code § 83.13.090(h) caps window display signs at 25 percent of the window area on which they're placed, one flat rule for every zoning district in the unincorporated county. Section 83.13.100(a)(5) repeats the 25 percent cap for service-station window signs and limits each window to one sign.

San Bernardino County Window Sign Coverage Limit

Some Restrictions

San Bernardino County Code § 83.13.090(h); § 83.13.100(a)(5)

§ 83.13.090(h) Window Display Signs. Display signs shall not exceed 25 percent of the window area on which the sign is placed. § 83.13.100(a)(5) Window Signs. (A) Number. One per window. (B) Area. Window signs shall not cover more than 25 percent of the window area. § 83.13.110(b) The following signs are hereby declared to be public nuisances: (1) A sign or advertising structure, including flag...

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Freeway-Facing Signs

Freeway oriented off-site signs need a Conditional Use Permit, must sit in an established commercial or industrial business area, and must be spaced 750 feet apart under the Development Code.

San Bernardino County Freeway-Facing Sign Rules

Significant Restrictions

San Bernardino County Code § 83.13.060(b)(1), (b)(3)

Freeway oriented off-site signs shall be erected, constructed, or maintained, to ensure that the message displayed on the signs shall be designed to be viewed by the operators of vehicles traveling on freeways. (2) Applicable Land Use Development Standards. In addition to the provisions of this Subdivision, signs shall be subject to the provisions of the land use zoning district in whic...

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