What types of signs are regulated by the county?
Signs displayed for the purpose of advertising, identification, direction, attention, warning, or designation of any firm, group, place, commodity, product, service, or business. These signs are regulated by the Sacramento County Zoning Code and enforced by the Code Enforcement Division.
What types of signs are permitted?
Your sign entitlements depend upon where you are located, the type of business you operate, the actual frontage of the building, and the size of the business use and/or property.
Please contact the Planning Department’s Public Information Counter 874-6221 for any questions pertaining to your sign entitlements.
What types of signs are prohibited?
Portable signs such as A-frames
Banners, Pennant Flags and string pennants
Moving, Flashing, or rotating signs; except Barber Poles
Signs that include the words, “stop, look, listen” or that interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic
Temporary signs other than construction signs
Inflatable or lighter than air devices of any kind
Wind signs
Any other advertising device attached to a building fence, pole, or vehicle on display unless specifically mentioned in the zoning code.
(See section 335-09 of the Zoning Code)
Are temporary signs for special events permitted?
Special advertising devises may be permitted in certain zones subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator if the following conditions are met.
For grand openings of a business for a period not to exceed 30 days within the first 180 days of business, or for special sales events not exceeding one period of up to 30 days within a given year.
(See section 335-09.5 (h) of the Zoning Code)
Code Enforcement Mission: To promote and maintain a high quality of life where people live and work.
Code Enforcement’s goal is to prevent the physical and aesthetic deterioration of our community. By enforcing the County codes, w e can help you clean up your neighborhoods and maintain a healthy and safe environment.
Together, we can help reduce crime and poverty, protect the health and well-being of our residents, and help maintain property values. When you purchased your home, business, or piece of land, you made an investment not only that piece of land, but you also invested in the community.
As a property owner, you can positively impact your property and community by adhering to the County codes, keeping your property tidy, and reporting those who do not; thus, preserving and enhancing your community for future generation.
How you can help?
Keep automobile repair limited to minor repair.
Keep both developed and undeveloped property free of trash, debris, and excessive foliage.
Fence or board properties that might attract trespassers or vandals.
Keep grounds and structures clean and tidy.
Park in designated parking.
Learn and adhere to local zoning and code regulations.
Do not tolerate illicit activity.
Cooperate in good faith should you receive a complaint.
Report violations and nuisances.
This is your community! Let’s work together to keep it clean and safe!
For more information, call 874-6221 or 874-6444, or visit www.planning.saccounty.net/enforce/index.html or e-mail saccode@saccounty.net. Report violations to 875-5656.