Checked October 19, 2026 against the official city and county codes. This is a plain-English summary, not legal advice. Codes change, so confirm anything critical with the city before you rely on it. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we'll update it.
At a glance
Glendale is the most open house-friendly city we serve: up to six directional signs on stakes in the public right-of-way, Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with no permit.
For-sale sign on the listingAllowed6 sq ft including riders, 6 ft tall
Open house sign at the listingAllowedWeekends 8 a.m.–7 p.m. in the right-of-way
Directional signs on sidewalks & parkwaysLimitedUp to 6 stake signs, Sat & Sun only
Directional signs on other private propertyNot allowedOff-premises signs on private property aren't allowed
City permit or stickerNot requiredNo permit for real estate signs
Applies to all of Glendale, including the Verdugo Woodlands and Chevy Chase Canyon. Code checked: Glendale Municipal Code (GMC) Chapter 30.33, last amended Ord. 6012 (Oct. 2023).
For-sale signs on the listing
- One sign per street frontage, two maximum. Up to 6 sq ft including riders, two faces at most, neither face over 4 feet in any direction, and up to 6 feet tall. No lighting. No permit. (GMC 30.33.200(B)(1); 30.33.060(A)(1))
- The sign may stay up 120 days, or until 10 days after escrow opens, whichever is longer. (GMC 30.33.200(B)(1)(e))
- Real estate signs may include "open house" information. (GMC 30.33.020)
Open house directional signs
- Allowed in the public right-of-way on Saturdays and Sundays only, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (GMC 30.33.110(D))
- Up to six per property, each up to 18 x 24 inches and 3 feet tall, on stakes in the ground. The listing must be a home in Glendale. (GMC 30.33.110(D))
- Not on trees, traffic signs or utility poles; not in a roadway or median; never blocking a sidewalk, parkway or official sign. (GMC 30.33.110(D))
- Off-premises signs on private property are prohibited, so a neighbor's lawn isn't an option even with permission (our reading; confirm with the City). (GMC 30.33.040(N))
Flags and enforcement
- Banners, flags, pennants and advertising balloons are prohibited. (GMC 30.33.040(D))
- Signs on public property outside these rules are a public nuisance and can be removed. Infractions: up to $100, $200, then $500 within a year; each day counts separately. (GMC 30.33.110(A); 1.20.010)
Not in the code
The code doesn't answer these. Ask the city before relying on an answer:
- Weekday "caravan" hours. The Glendale Association of Realtors mentions Wednesdays, but the code says Saturdays and Sundays only.
- How to retrieve a removed sign.
City contact: Glendale Community Development / Public Works.
We install signs in Glendale.
Compare with nearby cities
| City | For-sale sign on the listing | Open house sign at the listing | Directional signs on sidewalks & parkways | Directional signs on other private property | City permit or sticker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | AllowedUp to 12 sq ft total in residential zones | LimitedOnly on the listing lot, within the 12 sq ft total | Not allowedSidewalks, curbs, parkways, poles and trees are off-limits | Gray areaOff-site signs are banned in the zoning code; state law protects consented signs. Gray area | Not requiredNo real estate sign permit or sticker program |
| Beverly Hills | Limited150 sq in max on single-family homes, with a $33 city sticker | Not allowedOpen house signs are illegal | Not allowedCurbs, parkways, medians and driveway approaches are off-limits | Not allowedNo legal category for directional signs | RequiredAnnual city sticker on every sign, $33 each |
| Santa Monica | AllowedTreated as general temporary signs, no permit | LimitedOn the listing only, within the temporary-sign allowance | Not allowedSigns must stay fully on private property | Not allowedOff-premises signs are prohibited (our reading) | Not requiredNo permit for compliant temporary signs |
| West Hollywood | Allowed432 sq in sign + two riders; condos 150 sq in | Allowed1 sign + 4 flags, open house day only | Not allowedSidewalks, parkways and streets are off-limits | LimitedPrivate property, Sat/Sun/Tue 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Not requiredNo permit for signs that follow the table |
| Malibu | AllowedOne sign, 6 sq ft, 6 ft tall, 5 ft back | Allowed3 sq ft, only while an agent is present | Not allowedStreets, sidewalks and all of PCH are off-limits | LimitedPrivate property, daylight hours, 3 sq ft | Not requiredNo permit for residential signs |
| Pasadena | Allowed3 sq ft sign + two 1 sq ft riders, 4 ft tall | LimitedOnly as a rider on the listing's sign | Not allowedStreets, sidewalks, curbs and poles are off-limits | Not allowedOff-site and A-frame signs are not allowed | Not requiredNo permit for real estate signs |
| Burbank | AllowedOne sign, 7 sq ft including riders | LimitedRight-of-way signs with an annual city permit | LimitedPermit, insurance and decals; weekends, holidays and Thursdays | Gray areaNot addressed beyond the permit program | RequiredAnnual Public Works permit for open house signs |
| Glendale | Allowed6 sq ft including riders, 6 ft tall | AllowedWeekends 8 a.m.–7 p.m. in the right-of-way | LimitedUp to 6 stake signs, Sat & Sun only | Not allowedOff-premises signs on private property aren't allowed | Not requiredNo permit for real estate signs |
| Calabasas | Allowed6 sq ft on a home, 6 ft tall | AllowedOne 3 sq ft sign while an agent is there | Not allowedNo signs in the public right-of-way | LimitedTwo 3 sq ft signs on private property, same day | Not requiredExempt from permits |
| Unincorporated LA County | Allowed6 sq ft per face on typical lots, 8 ft tall | LimitedNo open house exemption | Not allowedStreets, sidewalks and parkways are off-limits | LimitedOnly in A-1, A-2, O-S, R-R and W zones | Not requiredNo separate application |
