Political signs, garage sale signs, and holiday display rules.
Sign Regulations rules vary widely between U.S. cities and counties. What is permitted in one jurisdiction may carry fines or require permits in another. These differences matter whether you are a homeowner, renter, landlord, or business owner.
We research each city's municipal code, official department guidelines, and council records to summarize the rules that affect daily life. Every entry links to the original source so you can verify the details yourself. Browse the topics below to explore specific sign regulations regulations by city.
Each tile shows the strongest state-level rule for that state. Click a state to see its full statewide rules and how local cities are constrained.
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Rules for posting political campaign signs on your property, including size limits, how early you can put them up, and when they must come down.
Where you can place signs advertising a garage or yard sale, including restrictions on utility poles, medians, and public right-of-way.
Rules about seasonal decorations including size limits, lighting restrictions, timing for putting up and taking down displays, and inflatable decorations.
Rules governing digital and electronic billboards, including size limits, brightness and dwell-time standards, and the ongoing legal fight in cities like LA.
Limits on the percentage of window area that may be covered by signs in storefronts, including transparency rules for safety visibility into businesses.
Restrictions on commercial signs visible from freeways, including height, illumination, and outdoor advertising act compliance.