# Sign Regulations in Agoura Hills, California

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Agoura Hills, California, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Agoura Hills, California (CA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/california/agoura-hills
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/CA/Agoura_Hills/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=ARTIXZO_CH7NOLOBUUSLA_PT9NOSI)

## At a glance

Agoura Hills, California regulates 30 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Monument Sign (Commercial or Business Park with Common Name)s in the Commercial land use districts, Business park land use districts, Planned development land use districts, CS-MU, CS, CRS, CR, CN, PD, U, BP-M, BP-OR, SH zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 48 sq ft, with a Min 5 ft from property line abutting a public or private street; comply with city vehicular sight distance standards. setback (Sec. 9655.7.B; 9655.8.B.2.a). Most commercial signs in Agoura Hills require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential land use districts | 4 | 6 ft | 48 sq ft | — |
| Commercial land use districts, Business park land use districts, Planned development land use districts, CS-MU, CS, CRS, CR, CN, PD, U, BP-M, BP-OR, SH | 23 | 7 ft | 200 sq ft | — |
| Open space zones | 1 | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — |
| Old Agoura Design Overlay District | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 35 ft (commercial, business park, planned development); 25 ft (residential, open space) | 8 ft horizontal x 5 ft vertical (one flag), max 40 sq ft per parcel | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Residential land use districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign (Multi-family) | 6 ft | 48 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage with public access | On each public street frontage with public access to the complex. | — | 9655.8.A.1 |
| Interior Sign (Multi-family, visible from ROW) | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Interior of multi-family complex but must be visible from any public right-of-way. | — | 9655.8.A.1 |
| Temporary Yard Sign (Residential and Open Space Zones) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | 2 per lot | Residential or open space restricted lot. | — | 9655.10.B.1 |
| Temporary Yard Sign (Election Period) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Private property in all zones, including residential. | — | 9655.10.F |

### Commercial land use districts, Business park land use districts, Planned development land use districts, CS-MU, CS, CRS, CR, CN, PD, U, BP-M, BP-OR, SH

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Office/Retail/Business Park Tenant - Within 100 ft of Street) | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | One per primary frontage, with option for one additional secondary sign | Primary frontage of each tenant or business. | — | 9655.8.B.1.b,c,d,g,h |
| Monument Sign (Commercial or Business Park with Common Name) | 6 ft | 48 sq ft | — | Min 5 ft from property line abutting a public or private street; comply with city vehicular sight distance standards. | One per commercial center/business park with common name | At main public entrance, min 5 ft from property line abutting street. | — | 9655.7.B; 9655.8.B.2.a |
| Monument Sign (Each Public Street Frontage w/ Access Driveway) | 6 ft | 48 sq ft | — | Min 5 ft from property line abutting a public or private street. | One per eligible street frontage | At or near each access driveway on each street frontage. | — | 9655.8.B.2.b |
| Monument Sign (Single Tenant Building) | 6 ft | 48 sq ft | — | Min 5 ft from property line abutting a public or private street. | One per eligible building | Freestanding at building entrance. | — | 9655.8.B.2.c |
| Signs at Drive-Thru Lane or Window | 7 ft | Two signs up to 30 sq ft each | — | — | Two per drive-thru facility | Oriented internally away from the street at a drive-thru lane or window. | — | 9655.8.B.3.d |
| Gasoline Service Station Signs - Monument | 6 ft | 20 sq ft (changeable copy); 48 sq ft (monument sign) | — | — | One monument; one changeable copy per street frontage | At station or street frontage. | — | 9655.8.C.1 |
| Gasoline Service Station Signs - Island Canopy | Not above fascia | 10 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | On island canopy per street frontage. | — | 9655.8.C.4 |
| Temporary Yard Sign (Commercial/Business Park/Planned Development - Construction) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft (one); 25 sq ft (one) | — | — | Two per street frontage during construction/remodel | Property frontage. | — | 9655.10.B.2 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flag (Exempt) | 35 ft (commercial, business park, planned development); 25 ft (residential, open space) | 8 ft horizontal x 5 ft vertical (one flag), max 40 sq ft per parcel | — | — | One flagpole per developed site | Any zone; subject to building permit for pole. | — | 9655.11.B |
| Official Required Sign (Exempt) | — | — | — | — | — | Any zone. | — | 9655.11.C |

## Prohibited signs in Agoura Hills

- Outdoor advertising displays, structures or signs are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- Exposed neon, flashing, or scintillating signs are prohibited.
- Revolving signs are prohibited.
- Signs or other advertising devices are prohibited in or on any public right-of-way (streets, walkways, curbs, lampposts, hydrants, trees, etc.), except government signs.
- Devices projecting or producing the image of a sign (e.g., via light projection) on any surface or object are prohibited.
- Signs that project or encroach into any existing or future public right-of-way are prohibited.
- Automatic changing signs or electronic message signs are prohibited.
- Streamers, banners, balloons, flares, flags, pennants, propellers, twirlers, and similar attention-getting displays are prohibited unless specifically allowed for temporary signs.
- Pole signs are prohibited except for on-site directional signs.
- Signs or sign structures that resemble or conflict with traffic control signs or devices are prohibited.
- Signs that create a safety hazard by obstructing the view of pedestrian or vehicular traffic are prohibited.
- Sign structures and supports no longer in use for over 60 days are prohibited.
- Signs painted directly on an exterior wall, fence, fascia, or parapet are prohibited.
- Signs that display obscene messages or graphics depicting nudity or sexual acts are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Internally illuminated awnings are prohibited.
- Inflatable signs are prohibited.
- Signs installed after this date that do not conform to the provisions of these sections are prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected without owner or occupant consent.
- No sign shall obstruct any window, door, fire escape, or other emergency exit.
- No sign shall be located so it faces residential property and is within 200 feet, unless facing and parallel to a public right-of-way.
- No signs may be illuminated after 11:30 p.m. or after business closing, whichever is later.
- Signs that are structurally altered, expanded, moved, or re-established after loss of tenancy or major damage when nonconforming are not permitted.

## Signs exempt from permit in Agoura Hills

- Government-maintained signs are exempt, including public safety, temporary traffic control, public works, or utility construction and maintenance signs.
- Flags meeting dimensional and quantity standards (maximum 5' vertical dimension, 8' horizontal, one flagpole per site, max 40 sq ft per parcel, height limits per zone) are exempt; flagpoles require building permits.
- Official notices required by law, court, or governmental agency are exempt.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No person shall place, erect, modify, alter or repaint, or permit the placement, erection, modification, alteration or repainting of any sign, unless otherwise specifically exempted, without first obtaining a sign permit.
- A sign program (a master/comprehensive sign plan) is required for: (1) new multi-tenant developments of three or more separate tenants that share a parcel or structure with common access and parking; (2) whenever five or more permanent signs are proposed for a new or existing development in multi-family, business park, commercial, or planned development zones; (3) when an existing shopping center requests an increase in the size, height, location, and number of monument signs via a landscape management agreement; (4) for freeway-facing signs as outlined in the ordinance; (5) for certain monument signs and sign materials under Old Agoura Overlay regulations; (6) for increases in the number of sign colors; (7) at the director's determination to ensure compliance.
- A sign plan/program must be approved by the Planning Commission, after a public hearing.
- Any request for variance or modification to sign number, size, location, or height above certain thresholds (over 15% increase, additional signs, or relocation) requires an application for a variance or a new comprehensive sign program.
- All modifications to existing sign programs that are minor in nature may be approved by the director with a standard sign permit. Substantial revisions require a new sign program and Planning Commission approval.
- Permanent signs require a sign permit prior to construction, display, or alteration in addition to any required building permit.
- Permanent signs must comply with criteria and standards in the ordinance as well as city-adopted sign design guidelines.

## Full detail

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