# Sign Regulations in Corona, California

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Corona, California (CA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/california/corona
- **Data last verified:** 2025-12-03
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/corona/latest/corona_ca/0-0-0-54315)

## At a glance

Corona, California regulates 27 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Construction or Promotional Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 15 feet tall and 150 square feet (minimum 32 square feet), with a As per zone setbacks setback (Sec. 17.74.090). Most commercial signs in Corona require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 17 | 40 feet under special conditions | 150 square feet (minimum 32 square feet) | — |
| A, A-14.4, R-1, R-2, R-G | 3 | 3 feet | 4 sq. ft. | — |
| R-3, MP | 3 | 6 feet | 60 sq. ft. (24 sq. ft. by right) | — |
| Commercial (C), Restricted Commercial Zone (C2), General Commercial Zone (C3), Professional and Office Zone (CP) | 11 | 15 feet (40 feet contiguous to freeway; 15 feet in setback with 8 ft clearance) | 240 sq. ft. for centers >=10 acres (32 sq. ft. by right); 200 sq. ft. for <10 acres (32 sq. ft. by right) | — |
| M1, M2, M3, M4 | 10 | 40 feet (for M-1, M-2, M-4; on freeway frontage with minor conditional use permit) | 200 sq. ft. (40 sq. ft. by right) | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction or Promotional Sign | 15 feet | 150 square feet (minimum 32 square feet) | — | As per zone setbacks | One per construction site | On-site | — | 17.74.090 |
| Temporary Event Sign | 3 feet in setback areas | — | — | Outside corner cutoff areas | As needed for event | On private property, not in corner cutoff or higher than 3 feet in required building setback | — | 17.74.100 |
| Subdivision or Tract Sign - On-Site | 15 feet | 100 square feet | — | As per zone setbacks | One per street frontage | On one lot of the subdivision site | — | 17.74.110 |
| Banner | — | 50 square feet | — | Not extending into right-of-way | One per business | Flat against building surface or between poles for outdoor sales (height not exceeding 6 feet) | — | 17.74.080(A) |
| Flag | — | — | — | Not extending into right-of-way | As per spacing | On rooftop, light standard, or pole on premises | — | 17.74.080(C)(2) |
| Festoon | — | — | — | Not extending into right-of-way | One per light standard or pole | On each light standard or pole on premises | — | 17.74.080(C)(1) |
| Directional Sign | 40 feet under special conditions | 6 square feet (100 square feet under special eminent domain conditions) | — | As per zone | As needed (one per parcel for special) | On-site | — | 17.74.040(A) |
| Real Estate Sign | As per zone height limits | 5 square feet (R-1, R-2); 32 square feet (C, M, A, R-3) | — | Outside corner cutoff | One per street frontage | On property for sale/lease | — | 17.74.040(G) |

### Commercial (C), Restricted Commercial Zone (C2), General Commercial Zone (C3), Professional and Office Zone (CP)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 6 feet | 200 sq. ft. (32 sq. ft. by right) | — | 50 feet from residential; within one-third of lot adjacent to frontage | One per street frontage; up to two on one frontage if none on other (combined area <= max) | On-site, within landscaped setback | — | 17.74.150 Table 1; 17.74.130(I) |
| Pylon Sign | 15 feet (40 feet contiguous to freeway; 15 feet in setback with 8 ft clearance) | 240 sq. ft. for centers >=10 acres (32 sq. ft. by right); 200 sq. ft. for <10 acres (32 sq. ft. by right) | — | 50 feet from residential; within one-third of lot | One per street frontage; up to two on one if none on other | On-site, oriented to frontage | — | 17.74.150 Table 1; 17.74.130(G),(H) |
| Wall Sign | N/A (attached to wall) | 200 sq. ft. (32 sq. ft. by right) | — | As per zone | One per building face (up to three) | Attached to building wall; up to three sides; not above eave/parapet | — | 17.74.150 Table 2; 17.74.140(A) |
| Wall Sign - Multi-Story Office Building | N/A (attached to wall) | — | — | As per zone | One per elevation | Attached to building wall | — | 17.74.150 Table 2 |
| Awning Sign | N/A | — | — | As per zone | One per awning | On awning attached to building; first and second story | — | 17.74.140(B) |
| Window Sign | — | 25% of window area | — | — | As per windows | Ground floor and second story windows; interior side (exterior for temp/holiday) | — | 17.74.140(C) |
| Blade Sign | 3 feet | 8 square feet per side | — | — | As appropriate | Suspended under canopy/awning; clearance 7 feet 6 inches | — | 17.74.140(E) |
| Pylon Sign | 15 ft; 40 ft freeway contiguous (in setback 15 ft w/8 ft clearance) | 32 sq. ft. by right; 240 sq. ft. max (>=10 ac), 200 sq. ft. (<10 ac) | — | 50 ft res | 1 per frontage; up to 2 as above | Oriented to frontage, 1/3 lot adj | — | 17.74.150 Table 1; 17.74.130 |

### M1, M2, M3, M4

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 6 feet | 200 sq. ft. (40 sq. ft. by right) | — | 50 feet from residential; within one-third of lot | One per street frontage; additional one per building/frontage under conditions | On-site, within landscaped setback | — | 17.74.150 Table 1; 17.74.130(K) |
| Pylon Sign | 40 feet (for M-1, M-2, M-4; on freeway frontage with minor conditional use permit) | 200 sq. ft. (40 sq. ft. by right) | — | 50 feet from residential | One per street frontage | On-site, visible from freeway for 40 ft height | — | 17.74.150 Table 1; 17.74.130(G),(H) |
| Wall Sign | N/A (attached to wall) | 200 sq. ft. (80 sq. ft. by right) | — | As per zone | One per building face | Attached to building wall; up to three sides | — | 17.74.150 Table 2; 17.74.140(A) |
| Wall Sign - Multi-Story Office Building | N/A | — | — | As per zone | One per elevation | Attached to wall | — | 17.74.150 Table 2 |
| Awning Sign | N/A | — | — | — | One per awning | First and second story | — | 17.74.140(B) |
| Window Sign | — | 25% window | — | — | As per windows | Ground/second story; interior mostly | — | 17.74.140(C) |
| Blade Sign | 3 feet | 8 sq. ft. per side | — | — | As appropriate | Under canopy, 7'6" clearance | — | 17.74.140(E) |
| Pylon Sign | 40 ft (M-1,M-2,M-4 freeway w/minor CUP; M-3 not specified for pylon) | 40 sq. ft. by right; 200 sq. ft. max | — | 50 ft res | 1 per frontage | Visible from freeway for ht | — | 17.74.150 Table 1; 17.74.130 |

## Prohibited signs in Corona

- Animated or moving signs except for clocks, time and temperature displays and public service signs, and those signs that may be approved through the conditional use permit process.
- Portable, folding, A-frame, or similar signs.
- Signs emitting audible sounds, odors, or visible matter.
- Signs erected so that any portion of its surface or supports interfere with the free use of a fire escape, or exit, or obstruct a required ventilator, door, stairway, or window.
- Notices, placards, bills, posters, cards, stickers, banners, signs, advertisings, or other devices designed to attract the attention of the public that are posted or otherwise affixed upon any street furniture, right-of-way, public sidewalk, crosswalk, curb, lamppost, fencing, hydrant, tree, alley, telephone pole, public telephone, lighting system, or other public alarm or communication system; or that overhang any public lands or right-of-way.
- Signs that are mounted on the roof of a building, including mansard roofs, and similar architectural roof-like elements.
- Balloons, blimps, lighter-than-air devices, inflatable signs and objects, except as may be allowed through a temporary use permit.
- Except as provided in § 17.74.220 (regarding flags, banners, and pennants on city-owned light poles) and in § 17.74.120 (regarding kiosk signs), flags, banners, pennants, festoons, off-premises and outdoor advertising signs (billboards).
- Signs in the public right-of-way except as authorized by a recognized government agency.
- Signs placed on stationary vehicles/trailers in the public right-of-way for the purpose of advertising businesses, services, or products.
- Signs not expressly permitted by this chapter are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Corona

- Directional signs used to give directions to traffic or pedestrians or to give instructions as to special conditions, not exceeding six square feet in area per sign.
- Special directional signs up to 100 square feet and 40 feet height for parcels bifurcated by eminent domain under specific criteria.
- Signs promoting public safety and places of service or interest (e.g., restrooms, public telephones, walkways), not exceeding two square feet and containing no advertising message.
- Signs inset or cut into the surface or facade of the building but not projecting more than two inches from the surface.
- Traffic or municipal signs, signs required by law promoting public safety (e.g., railroad crossing signs, legal notices, emergency or danger notices), not exceeding twelve square feet unless specified by law, containing no advertising message, and not more than one per street frontage unless required by law.
- Emergency, temporary or non-advertising signs that promote public safety and whose placement is authorized by the City Council, except those described in § 17.74.090 and § 17.74.110.
- Signs of public utility companies and private contractors indicating danger, aiding public safety, or showing location of underground facilities.
- One real estate sign per street frontage, located on the property, not exceeding height limitations, sized up to five square feet in R-1/R-2 or 32 square feet in other zones, removed upon close of escrow or lease.
- House numbers, nameplates, 'No Trespassing,' 'No Parking,' and other warning signs not exceeding two square feet and located on-site.
- Signs located in the interior of any building or within an enclosed lobby viewed exclusively by patrons.
- One bulletin board per street frontage for public, nonprofit, charitable or religious institutions, not exceeding 32 square feet, containing no commercial advertising, located on premises.
- Signs located within athletic fields, race tracks or similar recreational areas on private property not visible from public or private streets, public areas or adjacent properties.
- The symbol or flag of the United States of America, State of California, or city and any standard or frame supporting said flag or symbol.
- Political signs as defined, not on public property or right-of-way, not in corner cutoff areas, removed within ten days after election, subject to removal and cost recovery.
- Flags used pursuant to a model home permit.
- Memorial tablets, historical or identification plaques installed by a recognized governmental agency.
- Flags or emblems of a political, civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization not exceeding 24 square feet in area on premises occupied by such organizations.
- Signage affiliated with Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign program is a plan providing coordinated signing for commercial or industrial centers, businesses or groups of contiguous businesses using common design elements such as colors, materials, lettering, illumination, sign type, and shape.
- Sign proposals for parcel identification signs shall be submitted with precise plan or conditional use permit applications, including color scheme, types of materials, typeface, and general maintenance schedule; signs must be complementary to building architecture.
- For new commercial construction, sign proposals shall be submitted as part of the precise plan review process, complementary to architectural design, including color scheme, materials, typeface, and maintenance schedule.
- All commercial or office centers with two or more tenant spaces shall submit a comprehensive sign proposal integrating parcel and building identification signs, using not more than three colors, same mounting method, and same materials for sign components.
- Kiosk identification sign programs are authorized by Planning Commission and/or City Council resolution.
- Signs within adopted specific plan areas conform to the specific plan's sign requirements; if not provided, conform to Chapter 17.74, with land uses determined by Planning Director as most appropriate.
- Electronic message centers on parcels with freeway or major street frontage require compliance with message change rates (one message every four seconds, one-second interval).
- For multi-tenant commercial retail centers, individual businesses in separate structures on separate lots with own parking and access may have separate parcel identification signs if frontage not calculated in center's sign area.
- For multi-tenant office, professional, business or industrial centers, additional monument signs identifying up to three tenants may be permitted if center has one monument sign with name and address, subject to zone limits and one per building per street frontage.

## Full detail

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