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1. What is a Sign Ordinance?

The City's Sign Ordinance is the set of regulations, established by the Murrieta City Council, that governs signs. This includes the locations allowed for varying types of signs, the sizes of the signs, amount of time they can be displayed and the permitting process. The City will commence active enforcement of prohibited signs on May 1, 2012.

2. Do I need a temporary sign permit?

Not at this time. You simply need to have your temporary sign conform to the City's sign standards. Note: It is anticipated that a no-fee, online permit will be required in the future.

3. What is a Temporary Sign?

A temporary sign is a sign that is not, permanently or for a long periods of time, affixed to a building, wall or structure. There are three types of temporary signs:

• Temporary Business Identification Signs are for new businesses that need a temporary sign while coordinating the installation of permanent signs; a maximum of two temporary signs not to exceed 90 days and not exceeding a total of 50 square feet for the two signs.
• Temporary Advertising/Promotional Signs are for advertising or promoting business or events that are affixed to a window, wall, building surface, or similar structure and may be erected for a maximum of 30 days per annual quarter. Signs painted or placed on windows shall not exceed 25% of the window area, all other signs affixed to other surfaces or structures shall not exceed 25 square feet.
• Noncommercial Signs are for signs communicating a personal message, including campaign/election signs. Noncommercial signs on residential properties shall not exceed 16 square feet of
  sign area or eight feet in height. On non-residential properties, the signs shall not exceed 25 square feet.