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Signs on homes in South San Francisco

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

What South San Francisco's code says

South San Francisco code What South San Francisco's code adds
Other temporary signs
  • Remove temporary signs within 45 days after they are placed.
    § 20.360.007 · code text
    Temporary signs shall be removed within 45 days after they are placed, erected or installed.
  • A temporary sign is allowed no more than twice per year.
    § 20.360.007 · code text
    In no case shall a temporary sign be allowed more than twice per year.
  • Up to 6 square feet in total.
    Applies: Residential districts; total area of all temporary signs at any one time.
    § 20.360.007 · code text
    Total Area of all Temporary Signs at Any One Time | Max. 6 sf
  • The number of signs is unlimited.
    Applies: Residential districts; subject to the total-area limit.
    § 20.360.007 · code text
    Number of Signs | Unlimited except that the total sign area of all temporary signs must not exceed 6 sf.
  • At least 2 feet between signs.
    Applies: Residential districts.
    § 20.360.007 · code text
    Distance between Signs | Min. 2 ft
  • 4 feet high, 2 feet wide, 3 square feet.
    Applies: Yard Sign Type I.
    § 20.360.007 · code text
    Yard Sign Type I | 4 ft | 2 ft | 3 sf | All yard signs must be installed securely in the ground.
  • 6 feet high, 2 feet wide, 5 square feet.
    Applies: Yard Sign Type II.
    § 20.360.007 · code text
    Yard Sign Type II | 6 ft | 2 ft | 5 sf | All yard signs must be installed securely in the ground.
  • Up to 40% of the window area.
    Applies: Temporary and permanent window signs combined.
    § 20.360.007 · code text
    The area of temporary and permanent window signs combined (including signs constructed of perforated vinyl or painted on the window) must not exceed 40% of the area of the window on or within which they are displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What signs may I put up at my home in South San Francisco?

South San Francisco's code: Remove temporary signs within 45 days after they are placed. (§ 20.360.007); A temporary sign is allowed no more than twice per year. (§ 20.360.007).

General information, not legal advice.

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