Los Angeles, CA Sign Regulations: Window Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Maximum window sign area
- 10% of the individual window area
- Temporary signs on windows
- Also subject to 10% window-area cap
- Combined on-site sign area limit
- 4 sq ft per foot of street frontage
- Window sign definition scope
- Within 6 feet of a window or door and visible from outside; excludes supergraphic signs
Summary
Window signs in Los Angeles may not cover more than 10% of any individual window's area, and all on-site signs combined are capped at four square feet per foot of street frontage.
SEC. 14.4.14. WINDOW SIGNS.
A. Area. The total area of all window signs shall not exceed ten percent of the area of the window.
B. Combined Area. The combined sign area of wall signs, projecting signs, monument signs, illuminated architectural canopy signs, pole signs, roof signs and window signs shall not exceed four square feet for each foot of street frontage.
Window Sign [LAMC § 14.4.2]. Any sign, except for a supergraphic sign, that is attached to, affixed to, leaning against, or otherwise placed within six feet of a window or door in a manner so that the sign is visible from outside the building.
[LAMC § 14.4.16.B.2] The combined sign area of temporary signs, when placed upon a window and any other window signs shall not exceed a maximum of ten percent of the window area.
Full Breakdown
LAMC § 14.4.14 limits the total area of all window signs to 10% of the window area. A 'window sign' is defined in § 14.4.2 as any sign (excluding supergraphic signs) attached to, affixed to, leaning against, or placed within six feet of a window or door so as to be visible from outside. The combined area of all on-site sign types, including wall, projecting, monument, illuminated architectural canopy, pole, roof, and window signs, must not exceed four square feet per foot of street frontage. When temporary signs are placed on a window, they count toward the same 10% cap under § 14.4.16.B.2.
Violations & Fines
Window signs exceeding the 10% area limit or contributing to a combined sign area exceeding 4 sq ft per street-frontage foot are subject to LAMC code enforcement, which may require removal or modification.
Frequently Asked Questions
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