Moorpark, CA Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- MMC Chapter 17.40
- Permit Required
- No, for temporary political signs
- Public ROW
- Signs prohibited
- Removal of Others' Signs
- Misdemeanor (EC §18310)
- Post-Election
- Must remove within deadline
Summary
Moorpark regulates political and campaign signs under MMC Chapter 17.40 (Sign Regulations). Size and location restrictions vary by zoning district. Political signs are protected speech under the First Amendment. The city provides campaign sign information on its website with specific guidelines for placement and removal.
(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
MMC Chapter 17.40 regulates all signs including political campaign signs. Political signs in residential zones are generally limited in size (typically 6 sq ft per sign on private property). Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, or on traffic signs. The city's campaign sign information page provides specific guidelines for each election cycle. Under California Elections Code §18310, it is a misdemeanor to remove or destroy political signs on private property without the owner's consent. Signs must typically be removed within a specified period after the election. The First Amendment provides broad protection for political speech, and sign regulations cannot discriminate based on the content of the message. Temporary political signs on private property generally do not require a permit.
Violations & Fines
Signs placed in the public right-of-way or on public property may be removed by the city. Signs exceeding size limits are subject to enforcement. Failure to remove signs after the post-election deadline may result in citation. Contact Code Compliance at (805) 517-6232 for sign regulation questions.
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