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Signs on homes in Hayward

Hayward'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 Hayward Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Hayward's code says

Hayward code What Hayward's code adds
Signs that need no permit
  • Address sign (non-business), at most 2 square feet.
    Applies: Single family or duplex unit.
    § 10-7.300 · code text
    Exempt if not exceeding two (2) square feet in area for a single family or duplex unit, and four (4) square feet for all other uses.
  • Address sign (non-business), 4 square feet.
    Applies: All other uses.
    § 10-7.300 · code text
    Exempt if not exceeding two (2) square feet in area for a single family or duplex unit, and four (4) square feet for all other uses.
  • Garage/yard sale sign, at most 4 square feet.
    Applies: Residential property.
    § 10-7.300 · code text
    Signs used to advertise such a sale on residential property, provided that said signs are non-illuminated, do not exceed four (4) square feet in area, and adhere to the following:
  • 1 garage/yard sale sign.
    Applies: On the garage/yard sale site.
    § 10-7.300 · code text
    One (1) garage/yard sale sign is allowed on the garage/yard sale site.
  • Up to 4 additional garage/yard sale signs.
    Applies: On weekends and holidays on other private properties, with the property owners' permission.
    § 10-7.300 · code text
    Up to four (4) additional signs, which may also exhibit directional arrows and instructions, shall be allowed on weekends and holidays on other private properties with the property owners' permission.
Other temporary signs
  • 1 day.
    Applies: Removal after the date of the sale.
    § 10-7.300 · code text
    Shall be removed by the owner within one (1) day following the date of the sale.

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Frequently asked questions

What signs may I put up at my home in Hayward?

Hayward's code: Address sign (non-business), at most 2 square feet. (Single family or duplex unit.) (§ 10-7.300); Address sign (non-business), 4 square feet. (All other uses.) (§ 10-7.300).

General information, not legal advice.

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