Signs on homes in La Mirada: the local rules

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

What La Mirada's code says

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Election and other noncommercial signs	At most 2 signs per parcel, 10 square feet combined, 4 feet high; exempt from the sign chapter Applies: Non-commercial signs on private property in residential areas; not in or over the public right-of-way, over the roofline or in the clear vision triangle § 21.76.040 · code text For residential property, no more than two signs on any one parcel of land with a maximum combined sign area of ten square feet and a maximum height of four feet.
Signs that need no permit	Put up no earlier than 60 days before the election; remove within 10 days after; exempt from sign chapter Applies: Election or ballot measure signs on private property § 21.76.040 · code text Campaign signs pertaining to an election to any public office or ballot measure may be erected not earlier than sixty days prior to the election and shall be removed within ten days following said election. One on-site garage/yard sale sign; maximum area of 6 square feet and maximum height of 4 feet Applies: During the sale and in conjunction with an approved garage sale permit § 21.76.040 · code text One on-site garage/yard sale sign with a maximum sign area of six square feet and a maximum height of four feet. Street numbers identifying the address of a residence or building; maximum area of 2 square feet Applies: Address identification § 21.76.040 · code text Street numbers identifying the address of a residence or building, with a maximum sign area of two square feet, including those painted on curbs in compliance with city code.
For-sale and open-house signs	One on-site sign, up to 6 square feet, exempt from sign chapter; unlit or lit from outside only Applies: Real estate sign for sale or lease on residential property; at least 5 feet back from public right-of-way, outside clear vision triangle § 21.76.040 · code text For residential property, one on-site sign is permitted with a maximum sign area of six square feet. 3 attached rider signs Applies: Each real estate sign on residential property § 21.76.040 · code text A maximum of three attached rider signs are permitted on each real estate sign identifying the agent, special feature, and/or sales status. Up to 5 open house signs, 1 per change in direction, each up to 6 square feet Applies: Weekends and holidays; residential property for sale or lease; directing traffic from major collector and arterial streets § 21.76.040 · code text One sign may be placed for each change in direction, to a maximum of five signs, each with a maximum sign area of six square feet.

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La Mirada's code: At most 2 signs per parcel, 10 square feet combined, 4 feet high; exempt from the sign chapter (Non-commercial signs on private property in residential areas; not in or over the public right-of-way, over the roofline or in the clear vision triangle) (§ 21.76.040); Put up no earlier than 60 days before the election; remove within 10 days after; exempt from sign chapter (Election or ballot measure signs on private property) (§ 21.76.040).

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