# Sign Regulations in Moreno Valley, California

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Moreno Valley, California (CA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/california/moreno-valley
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-10
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://ecode360.com/43231103#43231103)

## At a glance

Moreno Valley, California regulates 11 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Signs for Projects Under Constructions in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 8 feet tall and 32 square feet, with a 10 feet setback (Sec. § 9.12.040(I)). Most commercial signs in Moreno Valley require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Residential District | 2 | 8 feet | 36 square feet | — |
| Commercial District | 2 | 15 feet | 35 square feet minimum for buildings less than 10,000 square feet | — |
| Industrial District | 1 | 15 feet | 35 square feet minimum for buildings less than 10,000 square feet | — |
| Office Parks | 1 | — | 20 square feet minimum | — |
| Agricultural District | 1 | 6 feet | 4 square feet for parcels 2 acres or less, 16 square feet for larger parcels | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Signs During an Election Period | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | — | Private property with owner's consent | — | § 9.12.040(H) |
| Signs for Projects Under Construction | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — | 10 feet | One additional sign per 600 lineal feet of street frontage | No closer than 10 feet to any property line | — | § 9.12.040(I) |
| Directional, Warning or Informational Signs | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | As required or authorized by law | — | § 9.12.040(J) |
| Flags | Maximum building height for the zone | 4 feet by 6 feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from any property line | Three flags for nonresidential developments | On poles manufactured for such purpose | — | § 9.12.040(K) |
| Incidental Signs | — | 2 square feet | — | — | No more than four signs | Attached to an approved freestanding sign, structure or building | — | § 9.12.040(L) |
| Agricultural Signs | 6 feet | 4 square feet for parcels 2 acres or less, 16 square feet for larger parcels | — | — | One per street frontage | Below the roof line if wall-mounted | — | § 9.12.040(M) |
| Under-Canopy Signs | — | 4 square feet | — | — | One per tenant in a multitenant project | Suspended beneath a covered walkway | — | § 9.12.040(N) |

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Identification Signs | — | 4 square feet | — | — | One per premises | On the premises | — | § 9.12.040(B) |
| Institutional Signs | 8 feet | 36 square feet | — | — | One monument sign | Premises of a place of religious worship or similar institution | — | § 9.12.060(B.3) |

### Commercial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tenant Identification (Wall) Signs | — | 20 square feet minimum | — | — | One per tenant per building face | Front, side, and rear of building space | — | § 9.12.060(C) |
| Monument Signs | 15 feet | 35 square feet minimum for buildings less than 10,000 square feet | — | Ultimate street right-of-way line | One per driveway | Per driveway | — | § 9.12.060(B.1) |

## Prohibited signs in Moreno Valley

- No sign shall be erected, placed or maintained, except as specified in this chapter.
- Signs which move in any manner, have any portions which move, convey the illusion of motion, revolve or rotate, emit sounds, odors or visible matter, or that incorporate reflective materials that shimmer, glisten or glimmer or flash are prohibited.
- Vehicle signs placed or attached on vehicles (or trailers) parked on or adjacent to any property, the purpose of which is to attract attention to a business on such property or a product or service provided on such property are prohibited.
- Portable signs, including A-frame signs, except as permitted under Section 9.12.040(C) are prohibited.
- Off-site signs, except as permitted by Sections 9.12.060(L) and 9.12.080 are prohibited.
- Signs within the public right-of-way, except those required by a governmental agency and temporary political signs and off-site directional signs subject to the provisions of Sections 9.12.040(H) and 9.12.060(L) are prohibited.
- Outside light bulb strings, except for temporary uses such as Christmas tree lots, carnivals, and other similar uses subject to prior approval of a temporary use permit are prohibited.
- Banners, flags, pennants, and balloons, except as specifically permitted by the provisions of Section 9.12.040(E), (K) and (M) are prohibited.
- Other advertising devices used to attract attention, including statues and inflatables, except as permitted for special events under Section 9.12.060(K) are prohibited.
- Signs which are an imitation of, or resemble official traffic warning devices or signs, that by color, location or lighting, may confuse or disorient vehicular or pedestrian traffic are prohibited.
- Signs which permit beams or rays of light to be directed at any portion of the traveled way or which are of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or to impair the vision or otherwise interfere with the driver of any motor vehicle are prohibited.
- All signs not otherwise permitted by the provisions of this title are prohibited.
- Signs attached to trees or shrubs are prohibited.
- Signs painted on roofs, fences or walls are prohibited.
- Projecting signs, except as provided in Section 9.12.060(J) are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Moreno Valley

- Change of copy involving no change in the structure, materials or dimensions of the sign.
- Temporary holiday decorations.
- Interior signs.
- Licensed commercial vehicles.
- Memorial tablets and plaques.
- Official and legal notices.
- Public transportation vehicles and bus shelters.
- Public utility signs.
- Safety signs.
- Residential identification signs.
- Temporary site identification signs.
- Window signs.
- For sale, lease or rent and personal message signs.
- Open house signs.
- On-site subdivision sale signs.
- Temporary signs during an election period.
- Signs for projects under construction.
- Directional, warning and informational signs.
- Flags.
- Incidental signs.
- Agricultural signs.
- Under-canopy signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- An integrated sign program may be requested by the property owner for all nonresidential projects with two or more tenant suites. The sign program shall be subject to review by the community development director.

## 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 6 zoning districts in Moreno Valley — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Moreno+Valley+CA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-moreno-valley

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