Anaheim, CA Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Max Size
- 35 sq ft (no permit)
- Removal
- 30 days after election
- Right-of-Way
- Prohibited
- Code
- AMC 4.04.130
Summary
Anaheim allows temporary political campaign signs up to 35 sq ft without a building permit under AMC 4.04. Signs must be removed within 30 days after the election. Signs in the public right-of-way are prohibited.
(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 ... (c) An association may prohibit noncommercial signs and posters that are more than nine square feet in size and noncommercial flags or banners that are more than 15 square feet in size.
Full Breakdown
Temporary political campaign signs up to 35 square feet are exempt from building permit requirements per the Anaheim Municipal Code if removed within 120 days of erection or 30 days after the relevant election, whichever comes first. AMC Section 4.04.130 prohibits placing any sign, including political signs, on or within any public right-of-way. Signs may not be affixed to curbs, telephone poles, utility poles, lamp posts, traffic or parking control signs, hydrants, bridges, trees, bus shelters, or any other object in the public right-of-way. Political signs on private property are generally protected under the First Amendment and California state law. The city cannot impose unreasonable restrictions on the content or timing of political signs on private property. Signs must not obstruct sight visibility at intersections or driveways.
Violations & Fines
Signs in right-of-way: removal and citation under AMC 4.04.130. Signs left 30+ days after election: code enforcement notice. Obstructing visibility: mandatory removal.
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