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Signs on homes in Glendale

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

What Glendale's code says

Glendale code What Glendale's code adds
Signs that need no permit
  • Temporary signs other than temporary banners need no permit.
    § 30.33.060 · code text
    Temporary signs other than temporary banners;
  • Political campaign signs need no permit.
    § 30.33.060 · code text
    Political campaign signs;
  • Residential noncommercial signs need no permit.
    § 30.33.060 · code text
    Residential noncommercial signs.
  • Identification signs of up to 2 square feet need no permit.
    Applies: Identification signs.
    § 30.33.060 · code text
    Identification signs not exceeding two square feet in area;
For-sale and open-house signs
  • 1 sign per dedicated street frontage, with a maximum of 2 signs.
    Applies: Residential property advertised for rent, lease or sale.
    § 30.33.200 · code text
    One residential real estate sign per dedicated street frontage not to exceed two signs shall be permitted for each property being advertised for rent, lease or sale.
  • 6 square feet.
    Applies: Residential real estate sign, including riders.
    § 30.33.200 · code text
    The area of a residential real estate sign, including riders, shall not exceed six square feet.
  • A maximum of 2 faces, neither more than 4 feet in any direction.
    Applies: Residential real estate sign.
    § 30.33.200 · code text
    A maximum of two faces, neither having a sign face exceeding four feet in any direction, shall be permitted.
  • Up to 120 days, or 10 days after escrow opens, whichever is longer.
    Applies: Residential real estate sign.
    § 30.33.200 · code text
    A residential real estate sign shall be permitted to remain on the premises for a time period not to exceed 120 days, or 10 days after the opening of escrow, whichever is longer.

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Frequently asked questions

What signs may I put up at my home in Glendale?

Glendale's code: Temporary signs other than temporary banners need no permit. (§ 30.33.060); Political campaign signs need no permit. (§ 30.33.060).

General information, not legal advice.

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