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Signs on homes in Apple Valley

Apple Valley's own rules on signs on homes, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Apple Valley Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Apple Valley's code says

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Election and other noncommercial signs
  • Display no more than 45 days before an election, except primary and run-off signs. Remove within 7 days after.
    Applies: Election signs on private property.
    § 9.74.170 · code text
    Election signs shall not be displayed more than forty-five (45) days prior to an election, except for signs which are pertinent to a primary and run-off election, and shall be removed within seven (7) days after the election;
  • No more than 50 days unless a permit is issued.
    Applies: Other political signs on private property.
    § 9.74.170 · code text
    Other political signs shall not be displayed for more than fifty (50) days unless a permit is issued in accordance with other provisions of this Chapter;
  • Up to 6 sq ft; free-standing max 4 ft high; owner or tenant permission; not in the clear sight triangle.
    Applies: Temporary political signs in residential districts.
    § 9.74.170 · code text
    In residential districts, signs shall have maximum area of six (6) square feet, with a maximum height of four (4) feet for free-standing signs, except as specified below;
  • Signs may be permitted up to 32 square feet and 6 feet high, with the owner's or tenant's written permission.
    Applies: Temporary political signs that exceed the residential limits.
    § 9.74.170 · code text
    Signs shall have a maximum area of thirty-two (32) square feet;
Signs that need no permit
  • Temporary real estate signs do not need sign permits.
    Applies: Temporary real estate signs described in the section.
    § 9.74.160 · code text
    Sign permits are not required for temporary real estate signs described within this section; however, all signs must be constructed, installed and permitted in accordance with the Uniform Building Code.
For-sale and open-house signs
  • Remove within 10 days after close of escrow, completion of the rental or lease, or when no longer listed.
    Applies: Temporary sale, lease or rent signs.
    § 9.74.160 · code text
    Signs shall be removed within ten (10) days following the close of escrow, completion of the rental or lease agreement, or once the property is no longer listed for sale or lease.
  • 1 temporary on-site free-standing sign per street frontage and per park or golf course frontage.
    Applies: Parcel in any district.
    § 9.74.160 · code text
    A maximum of one (1) temporary, on-site free-standing sign per street frontage and per park or golf course frontage may be allowed for a parcel in any district.
  • Up to 6 square feet and 6 feet high. Wall signs prohibited. No illumination.
    Applies: Temporary real estate signs for residential property.
    § 9.74.160 · code text
    The maximum area of any sign shall be six (6) square feet and the maximum height shall be six (6) feet.
  • Up to 6 square feet and 4 feet high, on own stakes, not on signs, poles or trees.
    Applies: Off-site open house signs for single residences; 1 per traffic direction, not within 25 feet of the corner; max 4 days per week.
    § 9.74.160 · code text
    Maximum area of directional signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet, nor shall any sign exceed four (4) feet in height.
  • Up to 4 flags, each up to 3 square feet and 6 feet high.
    Applies: Temporary on-site open house flags on the lot where the open house is held.
    § 9.74.160 · code text
    Four (4) flags, with a maximum area of three (3) square feet each and a maximum height of six (6) feet, may be allowed on the lot where the open house is conducted.
  • 1 "Open House" sign per street frontage, up to 6 square feet and 6 feet high.
    Applies: On the lot where the open house is held.
    § 9.74.160 · code text
    One (1) "Open House" sign per street frontage may also be allowed on the lot where the open house is conducted with a maximum area of six (6) square feet and a maximum height of six (6) feet.

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Frequently asked questions

What signs may I put up at my home in Apple Valley?

Apple Valley's code: Display no more than 45 days before an election, except primary and run-off signs. Remove within 7 days after. (Election signs on private property.) (§ 9.74.170); No more than 50 days unless a permit is issued. (Other political signs on private property.) (§ 9.74.170).

General information, not legal advice.

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