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Signs on homes in Sutter Creek

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

What Sutter Creek's code says

Sutter Creek code What Sutter Creek's code adds
Election and other noncommercial signs
  • Up to 4 square feet in area per side, or a total of 8 square feet.
    Applies: Temporary political, election or campaign signs.
    § 15.16.110 · code text
    Temporary political, election or campaign signs not exceeding four square feet in area per side or a total of eight square feet.
  • Erect no more than 90 days before election day.
    Applies: Temporary political, election or campaign signs.
    § 15.16.110 · code text
    Signs shall not be erected more than ninety days prior to election day and shall be removed seven days after stated election by responsible person or persons installing sign or signs;
  • Remove 7 days after the stated election.
    Applies: Temporary political, election or campaign signs.
    § 15.16.110 · code text
    Signs shall not be erected more than ninety days prior to election day and shall be removed seven days after stated election by responsible person or persons installing sign or signs;
Signs that need no permit
  • Temporary political, election or campaign signs are exempt from a permit.
    Applies: Up to 4 square feet per side or 8 total; erected no more than 90 days before election day, removed 7 days after.
    § 15.16.110 · code text
    Temporary political, election or campaign signs not exceeding four square feet in area per side or a total of eight square feet. Signs shall not be erected more than ninety days prior to election day and shall be removed seven days after stated election by responsible person or persons installing sign or signs;
For-sale and open-house signs
  • One sign up to 4 square feet per side, at least 10 feet from adjoining premises.
    Applies: Residential zones; sign advertising the premises for sale, lease or rent. Not in a public way.
    § 15.16.090 · code text
    One temporary single or double faced sign of not to exceed four square feet in area per side advertising the premises for sale, lease or rent located not nearer than ten feet to adjoining premises, nor within a public way.

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Frequently asked questions

What signs may I put up at my home in Sutter Creek?

Sutter Creek's code: Up to 4 square feet in area per side, or a total of 8 square feet. (Temporary political, election or campaign signs.) (§ 15.16.110); Erect no more than 90 days before election day. (Temporary political, election or campaign signs.) (§ 15.16.110).

General information, not legal advice.

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