Glendale Signage Rules Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 30.33 governs all signage within the city, with strict limitations in residential zones. Accessory wall signs are permitted in all zoning districts except residential zones and for residential uses in mixed-use zones, with limited exceptions under Section 30.33.120(C). Identification wall signs are permitted in all zoning districts but are not permitted for individual tenants and occupants in residential zones.

This means that home businesses operating under a Home Occupation Permit may not display any exterior signage indicating commercial activity. The restriction applies to all forms of signs including wall signs, freestanding signs, banners, flags, and any other device used for advertising or identification of a business. The home business must operate in a manner that maintains the residential character of the neighborhood, with no exterior evidence of commercial activity visible from the street or neighboring properties.

These sign restrictions reinforce the fundamental requirement that home occupations be incidental and subordinate to residential use. Home business operators should also be aware that vehicle signage (such as wrapped commercial vehicles) parked conspicuously at the residence may attract code compliance attention, although vehicle signage is generally protected as it relates to the vehicle rather than the property. Contact the Community Development Department at (818) 548-3700 for questions about signage regulations.