# Sign Regulations in Brawley, California

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Brawley, California (CA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/california/brawley
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/CA/Brawley/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=CH27BRZOOR_ARTXIVSI)

## At a glance

Brawley, California regulates 11 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Service and Professional District (C-P), Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1) zoning district are capped at 25 ft tall and 1 sq ft per lineal foot of bldg frontage, with a 4 ft from property line setback (Sec. Table 27.221, Table 27.222). Most commercial signs in Brawley require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential-Agricultural and Estate Districts | 3 | 6 ft | See section 27.218 | — |
| Single-Family and Low Density Multiple-Family Residential and Mobilehome Subdivision Districts | 2 | 6 ft | 1 sq ft | — |
| Medium Density Multiple-Family Residential Districts, Mobilehome Park District | 2 | 6 ft (Medium Density Multiple-Family), 25 ft (Mobilehome Park) | 20 sq ft (Medium Density Multiple-Family), 50 sq ft (Mobilehome Park) | — |
| Service and Professional District (C-P), Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1) | 3 | 25 ft | 1 sq ft per lineal foot of bldg frontage | — |
| Medium and Heavy Commercial District (C-2, C-3), Manufacturing and Industrial Districts, Recreational District, Light Agricultural District | 3 | 25 ft | 2 sq ft per lineal foot of bldg frontage | — |
| Commercial Districts | 4 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | — | 32 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Residential-Agricultural and Estate Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | — | See section 27.218 | — | Minimum 5 ft from any property line | 1 | Within required yard, not closer than 5 feet to any property line | — | Sec. 27.218, Table 27.221, Table 27.222 |
| Wall-Mounted Sign | 6 ft | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On residence | — | Table 27.221, Table 27.222 |
| Freestanding Sign | 6 ft | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On-site | — | Table 27.221, Table 27.222 |

### Service and Professional District (C-P), Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 ft | 1 sq ft per lineal foot of bldg frontage | — | Setbacks: <10 ft height: 1 ft; 10-15 ft: 2 ft; 16-20 ft: 3 ft; 21-25 ft: 4 ft from property line | 1 per business, or 1 per street frontage for centers | On-site; may be 1 per street frontage for centers | — | Table 27.221, Table 27.222 |
| Wall-Mounted Sign | — | 1 sq ft per lineal foot of bldg frontage | — | — | 1 per business in center | On building; 1 per business in centers | — | Table 27.221, Table 27.222, Sec 27.224 |
| Portable Sign | 15 ft | 0.5 sq ft per lineal foot of bldg frontage | — | 5 ft from property line | — | On-site | — | Table 27.221, Table 27.222 (e) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Window Sign | — | 5% of the window surface area | — | — | — | On window, visible from outside street/mall/parking lot | — | Sec. 27.218(c) |
| Canopy Sign (Inside Arcade) | — | 5 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business with arcade | Inside arcade | — | Sec. 27.218(d), Sec. 27.228 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft (less than 100 ft frontage); 32 sq ft (100+ ft frontage) | — | Min 5 ft from property line | 1 + 1 per extra 100 ft street frontage | On-site | — | Sec. 27.218(a) |
| Political Campaign Sign (Residential) | — | 6 sq ft | — | Min 5 ft from property line | 1 per lot | On-site, 1 per lot | — | Sec. 27.218(b)(3), (5) |
| Political Campaign Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | — | 32 sq ft | — | Min 5 ft from property line | 2 per lot | On-site, 2 per lot | — | Sec. 27.218(b)(4), (5) |
| Double-Faced Sign | — | See sign type regulations | — | — | — | Allowed in commercial/industrial districts | — | Sec. 27.219 (a)-(e) |

## Prohibited signs in Brawley

- No person shall place, erect, construct or otherwise maintain any sign in the city without first having obtained a sign permit (except certain temporary signs).
- All signs must comply with all provisions of the zoning ordinance.
- No sign or advertising structure shall be permitted that endangers the safety of any person, property, or vehicle.
- No sign shall be placed or erected that blocks the view of vehicle drivers when approaching an intersection.
- Flashing signs are not permitted in any zoning district.
- Revolving signs are not permitted.
- No wall-mounted sign shall project into or over a public street right-of-way unless an encroachment permit has been obtained.
- No wall-mounted sign shall project over the property line of an adjacent property unless written approval from the property owner involved has been obtained and a copy supplied to the planning department.
- All signs and advertising structures must be maintained in a safe, neat, and orderly condition.
- Any sign classified as hazardous by the building inspector must be removed or reconstructed to comply with the Uniform Building Code.
- No unauthorized signing (i.e., erected without property owner permission or without a sign/encroachment permit) is allowed.
- Illuminated signs must be located so as to prevent glare and annoyance to the public and prevent light from being cast on adjoining residentially zoned property.
- Any signs or advertising structures that become nonconforming due to this ordinance must be altered to conform or be removed within the specified time frame.

## Signs exempt from permit in Brawley

- Temporary signs described in section 27.218 do not require a sign permit, but still require an encroachment permit if placed within city or state street or highway right-of-way.
- Banner signs (a type of temporary sign) are subject to approval by the planning director or designee and do not require a traditional sign permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Before a permit is issued, complete plans and specifications, and if required, complete engineering calculations, shall be submitted to the building inspector.
- Applications for sign permits must be submitted on the application form or in accordance with the requirements published by the building official.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 7 zoning districts in Brawley — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Brawley+CA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-brawley

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