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Signs on homes in Palm Desert

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

What Palm Desert's code says

Palm Desert code What Palm Desert's code adds
Election and other noncommercial signs
  • Removed within 30 days after the election.
    Applies: Political signs.
    § 25.56.090 · code text
    Signs shall be removed within 30 days following the election.
Signs that need no permit
  • No fee or permits are required.
    Applies: Political signs.
    § 25.56.090 · code text
    No fee or permits shall be required for the right to erect political signs.
  • A "no trespassing" or "no dumping" sign of at most 3 square feet.
    Applies: Each property.
    § 25.56.040 · code text
    A "no trespassing" or "no dumping" sign not exceeding 3 square feet shall be permitted for each property in addition to other authorized signs.
For-sale and open-house signs
  • 1 sign per street frontage, 3 sq. ft., 1 rider sign (5 in. by 16 in.); max height 4 ft.
    Applies: Single-family residential; while the realty is offered for sale or rent.
    § 25.56.090 · code text
    Realty sign: single-family residential | One sign per street frontage | 3 sq. ft., plus one rider sign; 5 in. x 16 in. | 4 ft. | During time when realty is offered for sale or rent
  • 1 sign on site, 3 off site; 3 sq. ft. each; max height 4 ft. on site, 3 ft. off.
    Applies: Open house signs; while a salesperson is physically present.
    § 25.56.090 · code text
    Realty sign: open house signs | One on site, 3 off site | 3 sq. ft. | 4 ft. on-site 3 ft. off-site | While a salesperson is physically present on the premises
Other temporary signs
  • 3 signs, 3 sq. ft. each, maximum height 4 ft., for 2 days within a 30-day period.
    Applies: Personal property sale, block party or similar event.
    § 25.56.090 · code text
    Personal property sale, block party, or similar event | Three signs | 3 sq. ft. | 4 ft. | Two days within a 30-day period

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Frequently asked questions

What signs may I put up at my home in Palm Desert?

Palm Desert's code: Removed within 30 days after the election. (Political signs.) (§ 25.56.090); No fee or permits are required. (Political signs.) (§ 25.56.090).

General information, not legal advice.

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