Orange, CA Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Earliest Placement
- 90 days before election
- Removal Deadline
- 10 days after election
- Public Right-of-Way
- Prohibited
- Code Section
- OMC §17.36.170
Summary
Political and campaign signs in Orange are regulated under OMC Section 17.36.170. Signs may be placed on private property with owner consent starting 90 days before an election and must be removed within 10 days after the election.
(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
Under OMC Section 17.36.170 (Noncommercial and Campaign Sign Regulations), campaign signs may be placed on private property with the property owner's consent no sooner than 90 days before the scheduled election. Signs must be removed within 10 days after the applicable election. Political signs are not permitted in the public right-of-way, on city property, or on utility poles. Only authorized city employees may place signs on city property. Noncommercial signs expressing opinions on any subject are protected under the First Amendment and are subject to the same time, place, and manner restrictions as campaign signs. There is no limit on the number of political signs on private property. Signs should not obstruct traffic visibility at intersections.
Violations & Fines
Signs in the public right-of-way are subject to removal by the city. Signs not removed within 10 days of the election may result in code enforcement notices.
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