Altadena, CA Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- LA County Code Ch. 22.116
- Max Aggregate Area
- ~6 sq ft residential
- Public Right-of-Way
- Prohibited
- Content Restrictions
- Limited by 1st Amendment
Summary
Political signs on private property in Altadena are protected speech under the First Amendment (Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 2015). LA County Code Ch. 22.116 limits aggregate residential sign area but cannot impose content-based restrictions.
4710. (a) The governing documents may not prohibit posting or displaying of noncommercial signs, posters, flags, or banners on or in a member’s separate interest, except as required for the protection of public health or safety or if the posting or display would violate a local, state, or federal law. (b) For purposes of this section, a noncommercial sign, poster, flag, or banner may be made of paper, cardboard, cloth, plastic, or fabric, and may be posted or displayed from the yard, window, door, balcony, or outside wall of the separate interest, but may not be made of lights, roofing, siding, paving materials, flora, or balloons, or any other similar building, landscaping, or decorative component, or include the painting of architectural surfaces. (c) An association may prohibit noncomme
Full Breakdown
LA County Code Title 22 Chapter 22.116 (Signs) governs signage in unincorporated areas. After Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015), municipalities cannot regulate based on sign content (e.g., 'political' vs. 'real estate'). For residential properties, the County applies a content-neutral limit on aggregate sign area, typically 6 sq ft of sign face per yard. Political signs on private property are otherwise unrestricted in number or duration but may not be placed in the public right-of-way or attached to utility poles.
Violations & Fines
Signs in the public right-of-way may be removed and the property owner cited under Title 22.116. Administrative citation $100 first offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put political signs on my Altadena lawn?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Altadena
California rules heatmap·Compare Altadena to another location·View the California sign regulations overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Political Signs in Nearby Cities
How other cities in Los Angeles County handle political signs.