Signs on homes in Whittier: the local rules

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

What Whittier's code says

Whittier code What Whittier's code adds
Election and other noncommercial signs	4 square feet Applies: temporary noncommercial signs § 16.10.020 · code text No sign shall exceed four square feet of gross sign area, and shall not exceed a height of five feet (as measured vertically from the bottom of the sign or the pole it is mounted on) to the top of the sign. five feet Applies: temporary noncommercial signs; height § 16.10.020 · code text No sign shall exceed four square feet of gross sign area, and shall not exceed a height of five feet (as measured vertically from the bottom of the sign or the pole it is mounted on) to the top of the sign. At least five feet apart Applies: temporary noncommercial signs § 16.10.020 · code text Signs shall be placed at least five feet distance from each other.
Other temporary signs	1 such sign per ¼ of an acre of property Applies: residential and mixed-use zones § 18.76.080 · code text Temporary signs may not exceed 1 such sign per ¼ of an acre of property, in all zones. 30 consecutive days Applies: residential and mixed-use zones § 18.76.080 · code text Temporary signs may not be displayed for longer than 30 consecutive days nor for more than four such periods during any calendar year. four such periods during any calendar year Applies: residential and mixed-use zones § 18.76.080 · code text Temporary signs may not be displayed for longer than 30 consecutive days nor for more than four such periods during any calendar year. Signs larger than 4 square feet may be treated like permanent signs, with permit requirements Applies: residential and mixed-use zones § 18.76.080 · code text Unless otherwise specified, temporary signs that have an area larger than 4 square feet may be subject to all the provisions regulating permanent signs, including the permit requirements. At least 5 feet back from the public right-of-way (subject to a clear line of sight for traffic) Applies: residential and mixed-use zones; temporary signs § 18.76.080 · code text All temporary signs must maintain a setback of at least 5 feet from the public right-of-way.

Who this affects

HomeownersContractorsDesigners

Frequently asked questions

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

Whittier's code: 4 square feet (temporary noncommercial signs) (§ 16.10.020); five feet (temporary noncommercial signs; height) (§ 16.10.020).

Signs on homes in Whittier

What Whittier's code says

Who this affects

Frequently asked questions

Ask about a specific Whittier property

More on building on your lot in Whittier