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On-Premise For Sale Signs1 sign (4 square feet maximum), No lights, banners or pennants, 5 Feet above average grade, remove 15 days after sale.Off-Premise Directional SignsOff-site signs, not a public right-of-way (within 10 feet of the curb), must have property owner's permission.

On-Premise: 1 sign (3 square feet maximum), No lights, banners or pennants, remove 15 days after sale.Off-site signs, not allowed in public right-of-way (within 10 feet of the curb), must have property owner's permission. Open house 5 signs max during daylight hours on private property with permission of property owner. Any signs in public right away have been deemed trespassing and will be confiscated and trashed. Fines are issued for any signs in public right-of-way.

On-Premise maximum: 6 square feet / 4 feet tall. Not allowed in public right-of-way. Removal 15 days after close of escrow. No banners or flags with exception of nonprofit and nonpolitical banners.Off-Premise Directional Signs: All off-premise signs must have approval of the property owner and no signs are allowed in the public right-of-way.

On-Premise: Maximum height of 12 feet. In residential zones, the signs are limited to 4 square feet in area and a maximum height of 6 feet. No more than one on a parcel and no allowance for long frontages. 32 square feet in commercial and industrial zones and up to 64 square feet if the frontage is greater than 500 feet in length.Off-Premise: No more than 1 on each parcel with the permission of the property owner, or 2 on a corner lot, not allowed in the public right-of-way, no larger than 4 square feet, daylight hours only.

On-Premise: 5.5 square feet displayed for each individual unit in a Residential Zone, and a maximum of 6 sq ft in a Commercial Zone, must be out of public right-of-way, and in place for 60 days or less. An additional 3 sq ft will be allowed for "open house" signs placed upon the private property, during "open house" hours only. Balloons are considered signs.Off-Premise: Must have property owner's permission, 8-12 feet off of the curb, San Diego areas: Del Mar Heights/Highlands.

On-Premise: 1 sign per street frontage (12 sq ft max, 32 sq ft in commercial). No flags, banners or balloons.Off-Premise: 4 sq ft maximum, not on public right-of-way with exception of political signs. Limit of 6 off-site signs per property advertised, limit 2 per property. There is a mandatory Temporary Sub-division Sign Application, which must be completed within a reasonable time prior to posting and requires a $190 bond be posted for each sign.

On-Premise For Sale Signs: 2 signs (3 square feet maximum), unlit. Flags and banners allowed during daylight hours if securely fastened.Off-Premise Directional Signs: 3 sign limit. Daylight hours only. Not on public right-of-way, must have property owner's permission. Flags and banners allowed during daylight hours if securely fastened.

On-Premise:1 unlit sign per frontage (not to exceed 2 signs) 4 sq ft maximum. May have up to 2 riders but must not exceed 5 sq ft including riders. Must be removed within 15 days after close of escrow.Off-Premise Directional Signs: Up to 3 off-site Open House signs, not to exceed 4 sq ft in area and 5 sq ft in height. May attach up to 3 balloons. Must be out of public right-of-way, and the property owner's permission is required.

On-Premise For Sale Signs: 1 sign per frontage, 8 square feet for lots up to 9,999 square feet. Permit required with a $10 filing fees. Flags permitted, but no pennants or banners.Off-Premise Directional Signs: One-on-One basis with confirm from the city. Contact the Community Development Department at the number above.

On-Premise For Sale Signs Residential: 1 sign per street frontage, no lights (4 sq ft maximum and 5 ft tall maximum). Removal 15 days after close of escrow.Off-Premise Directional Signs: 4 sq ft maximum. Only on open house days. Not in public right-of-way.

On-Premise For Sale Signs: One sign maximum 6 sq ft (Commercial/Industrial zones: two signs, maximum 16 sq ft.)Off-Premise Directional Signs: Maximum of one sign per intersection along most direct route to development. Maximum sign are 9 sq ft, maximum sign height 5 ft. Permit required prior to installation of signs.

On-Premise For Sale Signs: 2 signs (maximum: 6 sq ft and 5 ft tall).Off-Premise Directional Signs: 1 sign (4 sq ft maximum), only allowed from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Sunday.

On-Premise For Sale Signs: 1 unlit sign per frontage (4 square feet maximum and 5 ft in height, 32 sq ft and 8 ft in height maximum in commercial), removal 15 days after close of escrow. Signs on rear street frontages are prohibited.Off-Premise Directional Signs: 4 sq ft maximum and 5 ft in height.

On-Premise For Sale Signs1 sign per frontage (4 sq ft maximum), no flags or banners. 5"x7" in La Jolla, 9"x12" in Rancho Bernardo, (PDO Regs). Must have firm name. Removal 15 days after close of escrow.Off-Premise Directional Signs: 4 sq ft maximum. Daylight hours only. Not on public right-of-way including street medians, sidewalks & grass strip at curb. No flags, banners or pennants.City of San Diego Sign Regulations

On-Premise For Sale Signs: 1 sign per frontage (6 sq ft maximum), 5 ft height limit, removal 15 days after close of escrow. Not in public right-of-way or on public property.Off-Premise Directional Signs: Allowed if confirmed by city (not in public right-of-way), permitted by Kiosk Directional Signs displayed by the city. May contain the development name.

On-Premise For Sale Signs: 1 unlit sign per frontage (4 sq ft maximum and 5 ft height maximum). No flags or banners. No permits required. Removal 15 days after close of escrow.Off-Premise Directional Signs: 4sq. ft maximum and 5 ft height maximum. Not on public right-of-way. Not on vacant lots advertising other property.

On-Premise For Sale Signs: 1 unlit sign (6 sq ft maximum and 5 ft tall maximum), 1 open house sign, single small flag/pennant per sign.Off-Premise Directional Signs: 1 (6 sq ft sign and 5 ft tall maximum) per lot with owner's approval. Not on public right-of-way. Single small flag/pennant per sign.

On-Premise For Sale Signs: 1 sign per frontage (6 sq ft maximum and 8 feet tall maximum), 6 square feet extra per acre allowed on lots. Signs must not exceed 96 sq ft. Removal 15 days after close of escrow.Off-Premise Directional Signs Not permitted


Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - employees, customers, signs, garage conversions.Cost - Included in Gross Receipts Tax.
Business TaxesGross Receipts - Minimum $25 + $5 per employee(760) 602-2495

Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - signs, employees, customers, case-by-case approval.Cost - $25 one time fee.
Business TaxesFive or fewer employees - $25 for first yearSix or more employees - $52.50 + $6.50 per employee.(619) 691-5272

Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - signs, use of accessory structures, customers, can't impact residential parking, must be owner-occupant.Cost - $15 annual fee.
Business TaxesGross Receipts - $25 up to $15,000; $50 - $50,000; $87 - over $50,000


Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - employees, customers, signs, garage conversionsCost - Included in Gross Receipts Tax.
Business TaxesGross Receipts - $30 up to $15,000 (Call for other rate brackets.)(619) 755-9354

Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNot permitted for Real Estate Business/Brokers (*change is pending)
Business TaxesFlat - $40 and $3 per employee(619) 441-1721

Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - full-time employees, signs, parking impacts, deliveriesGarage may be used.Cost - included in Business Tax
Business TaxesFlat - $25 first year and $15 thereafter(760) 633-2606

Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - customers, employees, signs, advertising w/ business addressCost - Included in Business Tax
Business TaxesBase of $35 - then escalates according to gross receipts(760) 839-4659

Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - signs, parking impacts, garage. No more than 2 employees.Cost - Included in Business Tax
Business TaxesFlat - $53 yr. (Prorated) + $6 pe, + $105 for person with certificate.(619) 628-1365

Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - employees, customers, materials, storage, signsCost - Included in Business Tax
Business TaxesFlat - $35(619) 667-1114

Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - employees, signs, parking impacts, storage, no more than 6 customers per day Cost - Included in Business Taxes
Business TaxesFlat - Broker $30 (processing fee) + $15Salesperson $30 + $10 (processing fee)(619) 825-3800

Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - employees, signs, sales, material storageCost - $100; $50 (one time fee) + $50 licensing
Business TaxesGross Receipts - $50 - first year, following years based on gross receipts.(619) 336-4261 or 4264

Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - employees, customers, signs, garage conversions.Cost - $50 per year + $0.50 per $1000 income
Business TaxesFlat - $75 commercialGross Receipts - $0.50 per $1000)(760) 435-3878

Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - employees, customers, signs, materials/storage, garage use, parking impactsCost - $25 (one time fee)
Business TaxesBusiness Certificate - $8 every two (2) years.(858) 679-4217

Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - signs, parking impacts. May have 1 employee. Use converted garage.Cost - Included in Business Tax
Business TaxesFlat - $34 + $5 per employee - 12 or fewer employees.$125 +$5 per employee (13+ employees).

Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - employees, customers, signs, parking impactsCost - Included in Business Tax
Business TaxesFlat - $20 (up to 5 employees), $30 (6-10 employees), $80(31-50) or call (760) 744-1050, ext. 3101 for additional fee schedules.

Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - employees, customers, signs, parking impacts, garage use, materials/goodsCost - Included in Business Tax
Business TaxesFlat - $25 (prorated)(619) 258-4100 ext. 144

Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - customers (but may have one client, if providing a service, present), signs, parking impacts. May have one employee.Cost - Included in Business Tax
Business TaxesFlat - $40

Home Occupation Permit RestrictionsNo - employees, customers, signs, parking impactsCost - Included in Business Tax
Business TaxesNo - employees, customers, signs, parking impactsCost - Included in Business Tax

































