Signs on homes in La Puente: the local rules

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Election and other noncommercial signs	Up to 24 square feet and 6 feet high, at least 5 feet from the property line Applies: Non-illuminated noncommercial message signs § 10.34.070 · code text Non-illuminated noncommercial message signs not exceeding 24 square feet in area and six feet in overall height, and placed a minimum distance of five feet from the property line. Within 10 calendar days after the date of the event Applies: Noncommercial signs § 10.34.080 · code text Non-commercial signs shall be removed within 10 calendar days after the date of the event for which the sign was erected.
Signs that need no permit	Street address, building identification and nameplate signs on residences need no sign application Applies: Up to 3 square foot, 1 sign per property, pedestrian oriented § 10.34.070 · code text Street address (number) signs, building identification signs, business tenant signs, and nameplates on residences and business locations, provided such signs do not exceed three square foot in area, are limited to one sign per property, and are pedestrian oriented. Signs on the property where there is a yard sale Applies: Yard sale taking place in compliance with the city's yard sale rules § 10.34.070 · code text Signs on property where there is a yard sale taking place in compliance with Section 5.50.070(f) of the Municipal Code, and provided such signs comply with the provisions of Chapter 5.50. Street address (number) signs Applies: Not exceeding 3 square foot in area, limited to 1 sign per property, and pedestrian oriented § 10.34.070 · code text Street address (number) signs, building identification signs, business tenant signs, and nameplates on residences and business locations, provided such signs do not exceed three square foot in area, are limited to one sign per property, and are pedestrian oriented.
For-sale and open-house signs	1 sign for each street frontage § 10.34.080 · code text One unlighted, wall-mounted or freestanding sign on property for sale, lease, or rental is permitted for each street frontage. Up to 6 square feet per sign face. Applies: Single-family residential zone § 10.34.080 · code text In a single-family residential zone, signs on property for sale, lease, or rental shall not exceed six square feet per sign face. Up to 12 square feet per sign face. Applies: Multiple-family residential zone § 10.34.080 · code text In a multiple-family residential zone, signs on property for sale, lease, or rental shall not exceed 12 square feet per sign face. Up to 5 feet in height. Applies: Freestanding signs in residential zones § 10.34.080 · code text Freestanding signs on property for sale, lease, or rental shall not exceed five feet in height from finished grade in residential zones, and not more than eight feet in height from finished grade in commercial or industrial zones. Within 7 days after the property or tenant space has been rented, leased, or sold § 10.34.080 · code text All signs on property for sale, lease, or rental shall be removed from the premises within seven days after the property or tenant space has been rented, leased, or sold.

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La Puente's code: Up to 24 square feet and 6 feet high, at least 5 feet from the property line (Non-illuminated noncommercial message signs) (§ 10.34.070); Street address, building identification and nameplate signs on residences need no sign application (Up to 3 square foot, 1 sign per property, pedestrian oriented) (§ 10.34.070).

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