Apple Valley, CA Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

The Town of Apple Valley's sign code (Chapter 9.74, amended in its entirety by Ordinance No. 456) addresses temporary political signs in Section 9.74.170. Political signs are permitted on private property in all districts. Election signs may not be displayed more than 45 days before an election (except signs pertinent to a primary and run-off election) and must be removed within 7 days after the election; other (non-election) political signs may not be displayed for more than 50 days unless a permit is issued. In residential districts, signs are limited to a maximum area of 6 sq ft and a maximum height of 4 feet for free-standing signs. In nonresidential districts, and on vacant residential property located on major-divided, major, or secondary roads per the General Plan, signs may be up to 18 sq ft and 6 feet high. Larger temporary political signs are allowed only with a permit and may not exceed 32 sq ft or 6 feet in height. Signs may only be placed with the property owner's or tenant's permission (written permission for the larger permitted signs), and may not be located in the Clear Sight Triangle. Note that California Elections/Outdoor Advertising law (e.g., Business & Professions Code 5405.3) separately limits time, size, and placement of temporary political signs in some contexts; the Town's content-neutral standards regulate time, place, and manner rather than message.