La Habra regulates signs under LHMC Chapter 18.23, updated effective January 4, 2024 to be content-neutral. Temporary yard signs, including political signs, are allowed on private residential property but may not be placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, or on other public structures.
La Habra's sign code in LHMC Chapter 18.23 was updated effective January 4, 2024 to comply with First Amendment free-speech protections by regulating signs based on size, placement, and duration rather than message content. Because the rules are content-neutral, political or ideological yard signs are treated like other temporary signs of the same type and are generally permitted on private residential property without a permit. Signs may not be placed on public property or in the public right-of-way, including power poles, utility boxes, and other public structures. Temporary sign standards are set in LHMC Sections 18.23.040 and 18.23.090, with permitted types in the Table 18.23.030.A sign matrix. Confirm size, number, and duration limits with Planning at 562-383-4100.
Placing signs in the public right-of-way or on public poles and structures is prohibited and such signs may be removed by the city; oversized or improperly placed temporary signs may be cited.
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