Signs prohibited in public right-of-way or on public property, except by permission of the agency, which owns such property, or as permitted for open house signs.  Signs not to exceed 4 square feet in area are permitted pertaining to the sale, lease, or display of the property on which the sign is located.  Real estate signs must be removed within 15 days after a property is no longer for sale, lease or exchange. 

 

Belmont Sign Ordinance, see 23.8.5 Real Estate Signs

No permit needed. Only 1 sign per unit to be removed no later than 10 days after finalization of sale or rental; maximum sign area is 6 sq. ft. Off-site signs only allowed on the day of open house.

 

Brisbane Municipal Code, see 17.36 Advertising Signs

 

No permit needed. One sign on private property only with the exception of corner lots where two signs, one per street, are allowed, not to exceed 3 square feet per face. Off-site, A-frame and directional signs prohibited.

 

Please see the Burlingame Municipal Code:

Chapter 22.34.070 regarding Real Estate Signs

Chapter 22.52 regarding Real Estate Signs

 

No permit required for sale or lease signs. Signs prohibited in public property. Off-site signs prohibited.

 

No permit needed. One sign per property or business and shall not exceed four square feet in a residential zone or twelve square feet in any other zoning district. Real estate signs shall be placed on the offered property and shall be removed within 30 days after the sale, rental or lease of the property. A-frames allowed off-site, provided they are removed by sundown each day and are limited to the minimum necessary for directional purposes. A-frames may identify the owner or agent’s name, address and telephone number but shall not otherwise be used to identify or advertise real estate offices or businesses.

 

Daly City Municipal Code, see Chapter 17.32.170

 

No permit needed. Must be on an A-Frame or post, must not be illuminated; 4 square feet limit in area.  Only one sign on property for sale, lease or exchange at all times.  Up to 4 directional "open house" signs on other private property with owners’ permission allowed on weekends, holidays, and one weekday per week for Realtor tours.  No more than 3 "open-house" directional signs allowed on any single property; no more than 6 such signs located with 40' of an intersection.  Signs are not allowed on sidewalks, streets, medians, public right-of-way, or where they interfere with automobile sight distance, nor may they be taped, wired, glued, tied or in any way attached to light poles, street signs or any public property.

 

Foster City Municipal Code, see Chapter 15.12.170

 

No permit needed.  Signs are permitted within 5 (five) feet of the front property line, providing that no single sign face exceeds 4 (four) square feet for each single-family home or duplex, and sixteen square feet for a multiple-family use.  Sign height may not exceed five feet, nor project into any required building setback area.  Limit of two signs per parcel.  A-frame signs prohibited. No Off-site signs. Signs must be removed 5 days after close of transaction.

 

No permit needed, unless sign exceeds 12" x 15". Signs must be with black lettering with white background and be placed on the property for sale, lease, rental or exchange.  Signs are only allowed on private property with permission from owner.  "A" frame signs are allowed.

 

Hillsborough Municipal Code, see 17.48.040 Real estate and contractors’ signs

 

No permit needed. For R-1 and R-2 properties, sign can only be 4 square feet in area. Outside of R-1 and R-2, maximum is 9 square feet.  Only one sign per property, unless a corner lot where a sign may be placed on each adjacent street.  Sign(s) must be removed 15 days after sale.  Two directional signs limited to 4 square feet are allowed from 8AM to 5PM when open house is held.

 

No permit necessary. Signs shall be limited to one sign per property or business and shall not exceed six (6) sq. ft. Signs must be placed on the property for sale and must be removed 30 days after the close of the transaction. A-frames allowed   Directional signs must be removed by sundown and are limited to the minimum number necessary for directional purposes. A-frames may not be used to identify real estate offices or businesses.

 

Pacifica Municipal Code, see 9-4.2904

 

No permit needed. For Sale Signs: One free standing sign allowed on each frontage of the property for sale, lease, or exchange as long as sign does not exceed 4 square feet in area or 6' feet in height.  4 off-site open house directional signs allowed only during open house hours.  Off-site open house signs must not exceed 4 square feet in area or 3' feet in height. Signs should be removed 10 days after close of transaction.

 

Redwood City Municipal Code, see Chapter 3, Article II, Sec. 3.109-3.111

 

No permit required. 4 square feet limit on all signs. Directional signs allowed.

 

Commercial and Industrial Property: One unlit sign per street frontage not to exceed 32 sq. ft. in area to advertise the sale, lease, or rent of property. 8 ft. height maximum. Signs prohibited in public right-of-way. Where a property has in excess of 600 lineal feet of frontage, one additional sign for each six hundred lineal feet is allowed. If the sign is attached to the building, fence, wall or window on the property, no approvals or permits are required. If the sign is freestanding, a temporary banner permit is required from the Planning Department and a building permit may be required prior to erection of the sign to be determined by the Chief Building Official. Signs must be removed within 15 days after close of escrow or when the rental or lease has been accomplished. One open house or directional sign is permitted.

 

Residential Property: One unlit sign per street frontage not exceeding 6 sq. ft. in area and 6 ft. in height is permitted, provided it is unlit and is removed within 15 days after the close of escrow or when the rental or lease has been accomplished. The sign can be placed on one street frontage only. No temporary banner permit is required. One open house or directional sign is permitted as described in subdivision 4 of this subsection.

 

Open House or Directional Signs: Off-site open house signs shall not exceed 4 sq. ft. in area per side (8 sq. ft. total) and 3 ft. in height. Single sided signs shall not exceed 4 sq. ft. in area. Such signs are permitted for directing prospective buyers to property offered for sale. Such signs may be placed in the public right-of-way or on private property only in the following manner:

a.       The sign shall not be placed on the sidewalk or in the street.

b.       The sign may be placed in a park strip when not impairing vehicular visibility or pedestrian movement.*

c.        The sign may be placed behind the sidewalk on public property when not impairing vehicular visibility or pedestrian movement.*

d.       The sign may be placed on private property with written permission from the property owner.

e.       The sign can only be displayed during daytime hours, and only when an open house is in progress. Signs shall be removed by dusk, and are subject to confiscation by the City if allowed to remain after dusk.

*For b and c above, the person placing the sign shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers and employees from any and all loss, liability, damage or injury from any and all suits, claims or actions brought or filed by any person or persons for or on account of any loss, injury or damage whatsoever sustained in, caused by or arising or resulting from the placing, maintenance or removal of the temporary sign(s).

 

San Carlos Municipal Code, see Chapter 18.150

 

No permit needed. A-Frames and directional signs prohibited. Only one sign on property for sale permitted.

 

No permit needed. Signs must be parallel to street and shall only contain the words "For Sale," "For Rent," or "For Lease" and the name, address and telephone number of the contact and whether the contact is the owner or broker.  Signs are only permitted on private property by owner or agent designate.  Signs must be removed 15 days after close of transaction.

 

South San Francisco Municipal Code, see Chapter 20.76.090

 

In “R” or residential districts: No permit needed. Only allowed on private property not to exceed 6 sq. ft. for all signs on parcel.