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Signs on homes in Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove's own rules on signs on homes, with the code text for every value.

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

What Pacific Grove's code says

Pacific Grove code What Pacific Grove's code adds
Election and other noncommercial signs
  • Combined sign area of at most 16 square feet.
    Applies: Applies to any number of nonilluminated political signs in residential zones.
    § 20.04.020 · code text
    Any number of nonilluminated political signs limited to a combined sign area not exceeding 16 square feet in residential zones
  • No limit on the number or area.
    Applies: Applies to political window signs.
    § 20.04.020 · code text
    There is no limit to the number or area of political window signs;
  • Put up no earlier than 6 weeks before the election. Remove within 7 days after the election.
    Applies: Applies to political signs.
    § 20.04.020 · code text
    Political signs shall be placed, posted or erected no earlier than six weeks before the election to which they pertain, and shall be removed within seven days following such election;
Signs that need no permit
  • At most 2 signs per premises, each at most 1 square foot.
    Applies: Applies to nonilluminated flat signs with words protecting an occupant, such as no trespassing.
    § 20.04.020 · code text
    Nonilluminated flat signs of not more than one square foot each which contain words protective of an occupant, such as "no trespassing," "beware of dog," "no circulars," and the like, with a maximum of two such signs per premises;
  • At most 2 signs per address and at most 124 square inches per premises.
    Applies: Applies to street number signs in residential areas.
    § 20.04.020 · code text
    Street number signs not exceeding two per address and not exceeding one square foot per premises in commercial and industrial areas, nor 124 square inches in residential areas;
For-sale and open-house signs
  • 1 primary sign and 2 secondary signs per street frontage, with a combined area of at most 5 square feet.
    § 20.04.020 · code text
    On each street frontage, for any lot or building, one single- or double-faced nonilluminated primary sign which serves solely to advertise the actual intent to sell, lease or rent or offer to build to suit on the premises where the sign is located, and two single- or double-faced nonilluminated secondary signs which serve solely to advertise information regarding the property or agent, such as but not limited to "do not disturb occupants" or an agent's name, provided the maximum dimensions of each secondary sign are limited to six inches by 24 inches and the total combined area of the primary and secondary signs shall not exceed five square feet;
  • Unlimited in number, 1 sign per intersection corner, at most 2 square feet and 4 feet high.
    Applies: Off-site portable signs on private property directing to an open house for sale. Remove daily right after a scheduled open house.
    § 20.04.020 · code text
    Nonilluminated, off-site, portable signs, placed on private property, containing directions to the location of an open house which is for sale, unlimited in total number, but limited to one single-faced or double-faced sign per intersection corner; provided, the signs (1) shall not exceed two square feet or four feet in height, and (2) shall be removed daily immediately following a scheduled open house;
Other temporary signs
  • Temporary holiday decorations are allowed.
    Applies: They must not display the name of a business or product or other advertising material.
    § 20.04.020 · code text
    Temporary holiday decorations which do not display the name of a business or product or other advertising material;

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Frequently asked questions

What signs may I put up at my home in Pacific Grove?

Pacific Grove's code: Combined sign area of at most 16 square feet. (Applies to any number of nonilluminated political signs in residential zones.) (§ 20.04.020); No limit on the number or area. (Applies to political window signs.) (§ 20.04.020).

General information, not legal advice.

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