Sign Regulations in Ventura County, CA (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 9 cities in Ventura County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Political Signs

Unincorporated Ventura County regulates temporary political signs under NCZO Sec. 8110-6.8. No single sign face may exceed 32 square feet; all temporary signs on one lot may not exceed 96 square feet. Signs may go up no sooner than 90 days before an election and must come down within 10 days after. Right-of-way and public property are off-limits.

Ventura County Political Sign Rules

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Garage Sale Signs

Unincorporated Ventura County has no sign category specifically for garage or yard sale signs; they fall under the general NCZO sign rules (Article 10). Small noncommercial signs up to 2 sq ft are exempt (8110-3m) and on-site directional signs up to 4 sq ft are allowed one per entrance (8110-3f). Portable A-frame signs are prohibited and right-of-way signs restricted.

Ventura County Garage Sale Sign Rules

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Holiday Displays

Holiday decorations on private property in unincorporated Ventura County are generally unrestricted under First Amendment protections. Dark Sky overlay zone requirements apply to lighting. HOAs may impose additional restrictions.