Signs on homes in Walnut Creek: the local rules

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

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Election and other noncommercial signs	Not earlier than 90 days before the event. Applies: Temporary signs related to an event or occurrence, such as an election. § 10-8.108 · code text If the temporary signs are related to an event or occurrence, such as a charitable event or an election, such signs shall not be erected earlier than ninety (90) days before the event to which they relate Remove within 7 days after the event. Applies: Temporary signs related to an event or occurrence, such as an election. § 10-8.108 · code text such signs shall be removed within seven (7) days after the event to which they relate.
Signs that need no permit	Temporary signs, including real estate and election signs, generally do not need a sign permit. Applies: Unless otherwise stated in the section, or a building permit or electrical permit is required. § 10-8.108 · code text Temporary signs do not require a sign permit unless: 1) it is otherwise stated in this section or 2) it is determined by the Chief of Code Enforcement that a building permit or electrical permit is required. Address signs. Applies: If the address sign requirements are met. § 10-8.106 · code text Address Signs provided the requirements of §10-8.104.9 of this Chapter are complied with. Informational signs up to 4 square feet. § 10-8.106 · code text Informational Signs which do not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area.
For-sale and open-house signs	Remove within 15 days. Applies: After property is no longer for sale, lease or exchange. § 10-8.108 · code text Real estate signs shall be removed within fifteen (15) days after such property is no longer for sale, lease, or exchange. At most 4 square feet. Applies: Single parcels and existing buildings. § 10-8.108 · code text One temporary wall, freestanding or window sign not exceeding four (4) square feet of area indicating a parcel of real property for sale or lease may be maintained during any period of time said real property is for sale, lease or exchange. Up to 4 open house directional signs. Applies: Off the premises offered for sale or lease. § 10-8.108 · code text Not more than four (4) open house directional signs may be placed off the premises offered for sale or lease in accordance with the following: At most 4 square feet. Applies: Open house directional signs. § 10-8.108 · code text Signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area or three (3) feet in height. At most 3 feet high. Applies: Open house directional signs. § 10-8.108 · code text Signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area or three (3) feet in height. Weekends, holidays and broker tour days, between 10 A.M. and 5 P.M. Applies: Open house directional signs while the property is available for public showing. § 10-8.108 · code text Signs may be displayed only on weekends, holidays, and broker tour days, between 10 A.M. and 5 P.M, during the period when the property is available for public showing. Remove signs the same day after showing. Applies: Open house directional signs after each day of showing. § 10-8.108 · code text Signs shall be removed after each day of showing.
Other temporary signs	No more than 90 days in a 12-month period. Applies: Temporary signs not related to an event or occurrence. § 10-8.108 · code text If the temporary signs are not related to an event or occurrence, the temporary sign shall not be displayed for more than ninety (90) days in a 12-month period.

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Walnut Creek's code: Not earlier than 90 days before the event. (Temporary signs related to an event or occurrence, such as an election.) (§ 10-8.108); Remove within 7 days after the event. (Temporary signs related to an event or occurrence, such as an election.) (§ 10-8.108).

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