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
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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