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Chapter 9.61 — SIGNS

Santa Monica Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-26 · Santa Monica

§ 9.61.010. Applicability of Chapter.

§ 9.61.020. Findings, Purposes, and Policies.

§ 9.61.025. Substitution Clause.

§ 9.61.030. Definitions.

9.61.030.0110 Copy sign. An attraction or reader board.

9.61.030.0390 Pole or post sign. A freestanding sign.

9.61.030.0450 Revolving or rotating sign. An animated sign.

§ 9.61.040. Sign Permit.

§ 9.61.050. Landmarks Commission Review.

§ 9.61.060. Fees.

§ 9.61.070. Sign Permit Application Requirements.

§ 9.61.080. Review of Sign Permit Applications for Completeness.

§ 9.61.090. Action on Sign Permit Applications.

§ 9.61.100. Appeals.

§ 9.61.110. Time for Exercising Sign Permit and Proof of Compliance.

§ 9.61.120. Administrative Approval of Sign Permits.

§ 9.61.130. Sign Adjustment.

§ 9.61.140. Exempt Signs.

§ 9.61.150. Permanent Signs Exempt from Sign Permit.

§ 9.61.160. Temporary Sign Restrictions.

§ 9.61.170. Permitted Signs.

§ 9.61.180. Prohibited Signs.

§ 9.61.190. Total Sign Area Permitted by District.

§ 9.61.200. Bayside Conservation District.

§ 9.61.205. Digital Display District.

§ 9.61.210. Maintenance.

§ 9.61.220. Consent of Property Owner.

§ 9.61.230. Signs on Street.

§ 9.61.240. Removal or Modifications of Nonconforming Signs.

§ 9.61.250. Revocation of Sign Permits.

§ 9.61.260. Enforcement.

§ 9.61.270. Abandoned Signs.

§ 9.61.280. Recovery and Disposition of Removed Signs.

§ 9.61.290. Regulations.

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