REAL ESTATE SIGN REGULATIONS

The following information has been compiled by the North San Diego County Association of REALTORS® to assist you with a general understanding of regulations applicable to temporary real estate signs.  It is important to remember that all off-premises directional signs are prohibited in the public right-of-way, and property owner permission is required.  These regulations are in force as of July 2007.
Jurisdiction Permit    On-Premise Signs Off Premise Directional Signs
Carlsbad
 (760) 602-4600		 no 1 sign, 4 Sq. ft. max., no lights, banners or pennants 1 off-site sign, not in public right-of-way
Del Mar
 (858) 794-4610		 no 1 sign, 5.5 Sq. ft. max.,  for 30 days or less.  must be out of public right-of-way 1 sign, 5.5 Sq. ft. or less
Encinitas
 (760) 633-2685		 no 2 signs, 3 Sq. ft.  max., not more than 5' high.  Total area of both signs may not exceed 3 Sq. ft. 3 signs, 3 Sq. ft. max. each
Escondido
(760) 839-4671		 no 2 signs, 4 Sq. ft. max. 5 ft. high. 2 riders allowed.  3 balloons, 24-inch max diameter. 3 signs, 4 Sq. Ft. max.
Oceanside
(760) 966-4770		 no 2 signs, 6 Sq. ft. max. combined area. 5 ft. high. Not Permitted
 Project signs may be listed in city Kiosks.
San Diego County
 (888) 267-8770  		 no 1 sign per street frontage
not exceeding 4 Sq. ft.
 Unlimited number, but one sign on any parcel,
4 sq. ft. MAX, on
 private property only.
San Marcos
 (760) 744-1050  x3204		 no 1 sign per parcel, 6 Sq. ft. max.
5 ft. height limit.		 Generally not permitted Developments may be listed in city Kiosks
Solana Beach
 (858) 481-2633		 no 1 sign per parcel, 6 Sq. ft. max.
5 ft. height limit		 1 sign, 6 Sq. ft. max no public right-of-way
Vista
 (760) 639-6100		 no 1 sign per street frontage.
6 Sq ft. max. per acre, up to 96 Sq. ft.  		 6 Sq. ft max.  Only from 5 p.m. Friday  and 12 p.m. Sunday.
3 ft. height max.

Please note that the above information is distilled from comprehensive zoning ordinances.  Copies of ordinances for each entity are available from the NSDCAR Government Affairs Office, or you can contact each city directly if you have specific questions.  Commercial real estate sign regulations are substantially different and more extensive.

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