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Signs on homes in Corte Madera

Corte Madera'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 Corte Madera Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Corte Madera's code says

Corte Madera code What Corte Madera's code adds
Home business signs
  • 1 square foot in area.
    Applies: Applies in residential districts to one name plate, not directly lighted, giving the occupant's name or pertaining to a home occupation.
    § 18.22.080 · code text
    One name plate, not directly lighted, and not exceeding one square foot in area, giving the name of the occupant or pertaining to a home occupation;
Signs that need no permit
  • Street signs and address numbers under 1 square foot are exempt from design review approval.
    § 18.22.030 · code text
    Street signs and address numbers less than one square foot in area.
  • Political and social issue signs are exempt from design review approval.
    Applies: Signs must conform with Section 18.22.040.
    § 18.22.030 · code text
    Political and social issue signs conforming with the provisions in Section 18.22.040;
For-sale and open-house signs
  • One sign, not more than 6 square feet in area and no more than 8 feet above grade.
    Applies: Exempt from design review approval. Applies on the same site as the property advertised for sale or lease.
    § 18.22.030 · code text
    One real estate sign not more than six square feet in area and no more than eight feet above grade, advertising the sale or lease of property.
  • Up to 3 directional signs, each no larger than 4 square feet, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    Applies: Applies on other private property, with the permission of the property owner.
    § 18.22.030 · code text
    except that, on Saturdays and Sundays, between ten a.m. and seven p.m., up to three directional signs no larger than four square feet each may be located on other private property, with the permission of the property owner;

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Frequently asked questions

What signs may I put up at my home in Corte Madera?

Corte Madera's code: 1 square foot in area. (Applies in residential districts to one name plate, not directly lighted, giving the occupant's name or pertaining to a home occupation.) (§ 18.22.080); Street signs and address numbers under 1 square foot are exempt from design review approval. (§ 18.22.030).

General information, not legal advice.

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