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.
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.
Signs in the public right-of-way may be removed and the property owner cited under Title 22.116. Administrative citation $100 first offense.
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