Sign Regulations in Glendora, California
Glendora, California has specific sign regulations covering 30 sign types across 11 zoning districts. Regulated sign types include Wall Sign, Temporary Sign, Awning Sign. Height restrictions apply. Permits are required for most commercial signs. Use PermitPal to get instant access to the complete regulations.
Data last verified: April 10, 2025
Sign Regulation Overview for Glendora, California
Sample Sign Requirements in Glendora
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Setback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached Sign | 5 feet | 6 square feet | — |
| Nameplate | — | 2 square feet | — |
| Directional Real Estate Sign | 12 feet | 32 square feet | Minimum of 10 feet from any property line, and a minimum of 50 feet from any residence not in the tract |
* Sample data shown. Actual requirements may vary by zone. Use PermitPal for complete, location-specific regulations.
Sign Types Covered
30
- Wall Sign
- Temporary Sign
- Awning Sign
- Nameplate
- +2 more types
Zoning Districts
11
Different zoning districts with specific sign regulations
Data Includes
- Permit requirements
- Height restrictions
- Illumination rules
Official Resources for Glendora
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sign height limits in Glendora vary by zone and sign type. Wall signs typically range from 25-40 feet, while monument signs are usually limited to 6-10 feet. Use PermitPal to get exact requirements for your property.
To get a sign permit in Glendora, submit an application to the local building or planning department with sign dimensions, location, and design specifications. Our data confirms permits are required for most commercial signs. Processing typically takes 1-4 weeks. PermitPal helps you identify specific requirements and prepare complete applications.
In Glendora, regulated sign types include Wall Sign, Temporary Sign, Awning Sign, Nameplate, and 2 more types. Most commercial signs require permits. Temporary signs and certain small signs may be exempt. Use PermitPal for specific exemptions.
Sign setback requirements in Glendora vary by zone and sign type, typically ranging from 5-15 feet from property lines. Use PermitPal for specific setback requirements at your location.
Digital and LED signs in Glendora are regulated with specific requirements for brightness, animation, and message duration. Glendora has documented illumination rules in our database. Use PermitPal to see the exact requirements for electronic message centers.
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Glendora, California Sign Rules at a Glance
Glendora, California regulates 30 sign types across 11 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign - Shared Uses in the Other commercial zones zoning district are capped at 10 feet tall and 24 square feet per face, with a Not located within thirty-five feet of any other freestanding sign on the same side of the primary street setback (Sec. § 19.24.070(9)(D)). Most commercial signs in Glendora require a permit.
Detailed Sign Ordinance Requirements for Glendora, California
Sign Rules by Zoning District in Glendora (11 zones)
| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family residential zones | 4 | 12 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Multiple-family residential zones | 4 | 6 feet | 50 square feet per face | — |
| C-1 zones | 4 | 10 feet | 24 square feet | — |
| Other commercial zones | 13 | 30 feet | 240 square feet | — |
| CCAP zone (T-5, Village Core) | 6 | 12 feet | 25% of any window area | — |
| CCAP zone (T-5A, Village Transition) | 6 | 12 feet | 25% of any window area | — |
| CCAP zone (T-4, Village Edge) | 4 | 6 feet | 50 square feet per face | — |
| Limited industrial, R-4 and light manufacturing zones (M-1, R-4, M-1A) | 4 | — | 100 square feet | — |
| Route 66 Corridor specific plan project area (BG, GCG, RSC, CRR, LHG, TCO) | 7 | 10 feet | 100 square feet per sign face | — |
| Route 66 Corridor specific plan project area (TCMU, GLG) | 7 | 10 feet | 100 square feet per sign face | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | 64 square feet | — |
Zone-by-Zone Sign Requirements in Glendora(sample of 3 of 11 zones)
Other commercial zones
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Sign | — | 40 square feet | — | — | One | Attached to the front wall of the building | — | Unlock | § 19.24.070(1) |
| Wall Sign - Intersection | — | 40 square feet | — | — | One per side | Attached to the wall of each side of the building facing the public street | — | Unlock | § 19.24.070(3) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 40 square feet | — | — | One | Attached to the main building | — | Unlock | § 19.24.070(6) |
| Banner | — | 45 square feet | — | — | One per business location | Attached to the face of the building | — | Unlock | § 19.24.070(8) |
| Freestanding Sign - Shopping Center | 30 feet | 240 square feet | — | — | One | Shopping center occupying ten or more commercial acres with a single street frontage | — | Unlock | § 19.24.070(9)(A)(i)a |
| Freestanding Sign - Service Station | 15 feet | 35 square feet per face | — | — | One double-faced | Service stations | — | Unlock | § 19.24.070(9)(B) |
| Freestanding Sign - Single Commercial Establishment | 30 feet | 240 square feet | — | — | One | Non-shopping center, non-service station single commercial establishments having a minimum street frontage of two hundred feet | — | Unlock | § 19.24.070(9)(C)(i)a |
| Freestanding Sign - Shared Use | 10 feet | 24 square feet per face | — | Not located within thirty-five feet of any other freestanding sign on the same side of the primary street | One | Non-shopping center, non-service station, single commercial establishments having a street frontage of less than two hundred feet | — | Unlock | § 19.24.070(9)(D) |
Route 66 Corridor specific plan project area (BG, GCG, RSC, CRR, LHG, TCO)
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Sign | 6 feet | 40 square feet per face | — | Minimum of seventy-five feet between monument signs | One | Per property frontage | — | Unlock | § 21.10.390A |
| Primary Identification Sign | 10 feet | 100 square feet per sign face | — | Minimum streetside setback of ten feet | One | Near the primary street entrance to the center | — | Unlock | § 21.10.390B |
| Secondary Monument Sign | 5 feet | 50 square feet per sign face | — | Minimum streetside setback of ten feet | One per street frontage | Along each street frontage, except for the street on which the primary identification sign is located | — | Unlock | § 21.10.390B |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | One per structure frontage | On structure frontages, including those fronting a parking lot or pedestrian way | — | Unlock | § 21.10.390D |
| Projecting Sign | — | 20 square feet per sign face | — | — | One per wall frontage | On the wall frontage with the primary ground floor entrance to the structure | — | Unlock | § 21.10.390E |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | One per wall frontage | On walls having frontage along streets, alleys, parking lots, or on-site parking lots | — | Unlock | § 21.10.390F |
| Window Sign | — | 25% of the window area | — | — | One per window | On the ground floor level and second story of a structure frontage | — | Unlock | § 21.10.390G |
Route 66 Corridor specific plan project area (TCMU, GLG)
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Sign | 6 feet | 40 square feet per face | — | Minimum of seventy-five feet between monument signs | One | Per property frontage | — | Unlock | § 21.10.390A |
| Primary Identification Sign | 10 feet | 100 square feet per sign face | — | Minimum streetside setback of ten feet | One | Near the primary street entrance to the center | — | Unlock | § 21.10.390B |
| Secondary Monument Sign | 5 feet | 50 square feet per sign face | — | Minimum streetside setback of ten feet | One per street frontage | Along each street frontage, except for the street on which the primary identification sign is located | — | Unlock | § 21.10.390B |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | One per structure frontage | On structure frontages, including those fronting a parking lot or pedestrian way | — | Unlock | § 21.10.390D |
| Projecting Sign | — | 20 square feet per sign face | — | — | One per wall frontage | On the wall frontage with the primary ground floor entrance to the structure | — | Unlock | § 21.10.390E |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | One per wall frontage | On walls having frontage along streets, alleys, parking lots, or on-site parking lots | — | Unlock | § 21.10.390F |
| Window Sign | — | 25% of the window area | — | — | One per window | On the ground floor level and second story of a structure frontage | — | Unlock | § 21.10.390G |
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Run a code check for your exact address — freeProhibited Signs in Glendora
- All signs are prohibited on private property except as expressly permitted by this chapter, or by the requirements of law or federal or state regulations.
- All signs are prohibited on public property except as expressly permitted by this chapter, or by the requirements of law or federal or state regulations.
- Signs painted directly on buildings pertaining to other than the identification of the building or business contained therein are prohibited.
- No sign, nor any part thereof, shall be constructed or maintained to flash, move, or in any way simulate motion, except those signs which thereby advise the viewing public of time, temperature, or both.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- All billboards are prohibited.
- Mobile billboard advertising is unlawful.
Exempt Signs in Glendora
- Interior signs are exempt from construction material requirements.
- Mobile billboard advertising exemptions include vehicles displaying an advertisement or business identification of its owner engaged in the usual business or regular work of the owner, buses, and taxicabs.
Sign Plan & Submission Notes for Glendora
- Buildings with more than one tenant space shall provide a sign program for review and approval by the planning department or the reviewing body for the project as part of any zoning review process for the property.
- Site plan approval and a building permit are required for temporary real estate development signs located on unimproved premises.
Source: municode municipal code