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Signs on homes in Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake's own rules on signs on homes, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Big Bear Lake Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Big Bear Lake's code says

Big Bear Lake code What Big Bear Lake's code adds
Signs that need no permit
  • One residential identification sign, up to 2 square feet, showing only the owner or occupant's name or address.
    Applies: The sign is not illuminated.
    § 17.12.050 · code text
    This exemption also includes one residential building identification sign, used to identify individual residences, not exceeding two square feet in area displaying only the name and/or address of the owner or occupant.
  • Address numbers and residential identification are exempt from the permit.
    Applies: The signs are not illuminated.
    § 17.12.050 · code text
    Address numbers and residential identification, based on the city's determination that such signs expedite provision of emergency services and thus provide for public safety and welfare.
Other temporary signs
  • One sign on-site and no more than 2 off-site.
    Applies: Garage sale and yard sale signs.
    § 17.12.050 · code text
    do not exceed one such sign on-site nor two off-site
  • Up to 3 square feet.
    Applies: Garage sale and yard sale signs.
    § 17.12.050 · code text
    do not exceed three square feet in sign area
  • Remove by sunset each day.
    Applies: Garage sale and yard sale signs.
    § 17.12.050 · code text
    All such sale signs shall be removed by sunset each day.
  • Signs for the same sale may not be displayed for more than 4 days.
    Applies: Garage sale and yard sale signs.
    § 17.12.050 · code text
    Under no circumstances shall signs for the same sale be displayed for more than four days.

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Frequently asked questions

What signs may I put up at my home in Big Bear Lake?

Big Bear Lake's code: One residential identification sign, up to 2 square feet, showing only the owner or occupant's name or address. (The sign is not illuminated.) (§ 17.12.050); Address numbers and residential identification are exempt from the permit. (The signs are not illuminated.) (§ 17.12.050).

General information, not legal advice.

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