West Sacramento, CA Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Max size, Ag/Residential
- 10 sq ft per frontage
- Max size, other zones
- 50 sq ft per frontage
- Max height
- 6 feet above grade
- Removal deadline
- 7 days after election
Summary
Election signs in West Sacramento max out at 10 square feet per street frontage and six feet tall in Agricultural and Residential Zones, or 50 square feet in other zones, and must come down within seven days of the election.
Real Property Signs and Campaign Signs. Any temporary sign, banner, balloon, pennant, valance or advertising display for an election or for real estate sales or rental may be erected and located in accordance with the following standards. ... Agricultural and Residential Zones. Maximum Allowable Sign Area. 10 square feet per street frontage. Maximum Sign Height. Six feet above existing grade. ... Time Limits. Temporary signs shall be removed within seven days after the conclusion of the event, the drive, the election, or the purpose served by the sign.
Full Breakdown
The City of West Sacramento, Yolo County regulates campaign signs as On-Site Temporary Signs under the Zoning Code. In Agricultural and Residential Zones, campaign signs are limited to 10 square feet per street frontage and six feet in height, with a five-foot property-line setback required for any sign over three square feet. In other zones the cap rises to 50 square feet, with a 10-foot setback once a sign exceeds 10 square feet. All temporary election signs must be removed within seven days after the election.
Violations & Fines
A sign left up more than seven days after the election is deemed abandoned; the City Clerk or Public Works Director may remove it without notice and, after a further seven-day hold, dispose of it if unclaimed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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