# Sign Regulations in Redondo Beach, California

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Redondo Beach, California (CA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/california/redondo-beach
- **Data last verified:** 2026-01-09
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/42656289#42656289)

## At a glance

Redondo Beach, California regulates 34 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Monument Signs in the Commercial (C-1, C-2, C-2A, C-2B, C-2-PD, C-3, C-3A, C-3B, C-3-PD, C-4, C-4A, C-4-PD, C-5A, CC-1, CC-2, CC-3, CC-4, CC-5) zoning district are capped at 10 feet above existing grade (including berm) tall and 100 square feet per face (Sec. § 10-2.1810(e)). Most commercial signs in Redondo Beach require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 16 feet or height of nearest adjacent wall, whichever is lower | 60 square feet | — |
| Residential (R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-3, R-3A, RMD, RH-1, RH-2, RH-3, R-MHP) | 2 | — | 32 square feet | — |
| Commercial (C-1, C-2, C-2A, C-2B, C-2-PD, C-3, C-3A, C-3B, C-3-PD, C-4, C-4A, C-4-PD, C-5A, CC-1, CC-2, CC-3, CC-4, CC-5) | 12 | 10 feet above existing grade (including berm) | 120 square feet per face | — |
| Industrial (I-1, I-1A, I-1B, I-2, I-2A, IC-1) | 12 | 10 feet above existing grade (including berm) | 120 square feet per face | — |
| Mixed Use (MU-1, MU-2, MU-3, MU-3A, MU-3C, CR) | 14 | 10 feet above existing grade (including berm) | 120 square feet per face | — |
| Public and Institutional (P-CIV, P-RVP, P-ROW, P-CF, P-PRO, P-SF, P-GP) | 2 | 30 feet above adjacent sidewalk grade | 120 square feet per face (theater); 60 square feet per face (school) | — |
| Special Districts (Harbor/Pier, Riviera Village) | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### Commercial (C-1, C-2, C-2A, C-2B, C-2-PD, C-3, C-3A, C-3B, C-3-PD, C-4, C-4A, C-4-PD, C-5A, CC-1, CC-2, CC-3, CC-4, CC-5)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign - Front | — | — | — | — | Multiple, subject to total area limit | Front wall | — | § 10-2.1810(a)(1) |
| Wall Sign - Rear | — | — | — | — | Multiple, subject to total area limit | Rear wall facing a street, parking area, or pedestrian area | — | § 10-2.1810(a)(2) |
| Hanging Sign | 2 feet | — | 2/3 of the projecting dimension of the awning, canopy, or parapet overhang | — | — | Minimum 8 feet above sidewalk grade, at 90-degree angle to building face | — | § 10-2.1810(b) |
| Canopy and Awning Sign | — | Lettering up to 2/3 length of canopy/awning x 12 inches height; plus 1 identification emblem/insignia up to 4 square feet | 2/3 length of canopy/awning for lettering | — | — | On valance for lettering; other portion for emblem | — | § 10-2.1810(d) |
| Monument Sign | 10 feet above existing grade (including berm) | 100 square feet per face | — | — | One per street frontage for listed uses | In landscaped area at least equal to area of one face; one per street frontage | — | § 10-2.1810(e) |
| Pole and Pylon Sign | — | 120 square feet per face | — | Minimum 15 feet from interior property line; not over building roof | One per qualifying use | In landscaped area of at least 50 square feet | — | § 10-2.1810(f) |
| Pole or Pylon Sign - Service Station Option | — | — | — | Minimum 15 feet from interior property line | One | In lieu of monument sign | — | § 10-2.1810(g)(2) |
| Drive-Through Menu Board | 6 feet | 30 square feet | — | — | Maximum 2 | — | — | § 10-2.1810(h) |

### Industrial (I-1, I-1A, I-1B, I-2, I-2A, IC-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign - Front | — | — | — | — | Multiple, subject to total area limit | Front wall | — | § 10-2.1810(a)(1) |
| Wall Sign - Rear | — | — | — | — | Multiple, subject to total area limit | Rear wall facing a street, parking area, or pedestrian area | — | § 10-2.1810(a)(2) |
| Hanging Sign | 2 feet | — | 2/3 of the projecting dimension of the awning, canopy, or parapet overhang | — | — | Minimum 8 feet above sidewalk grade, at 90-degree angle to building face | — | § 10-2.1810(b) |
| Canopy and Awning Sign | — | Lettering up to 2/3 length of canopy/awning x 12 inches height; plus 1 identification emblem/insignia up to 4 square feet | 2/3 length of canopy/awning for lettering | — | — | On valance for lettering; other portion for emblem | — | § 10-2.1810(d) |
| Monument Sign | 10 feet above existing grade (including berm) | 100 square feet per face | — | — | One per street frontage for listed uses | In landscaped area at least equal to area of one face; one per street frontage | — | § 10-2.1810(e) |
| Pole and Pylon Sign | — | 120 square feet per face | — | Minimum 15 feet from interior property line; not over building roof | One per qualifying use | In landscaped area of at least 50 square feet | — | § 10-2.1810(f) |
| Pole or Pylon Sign - Service Station Option | — | — | — | Minimum 15 feet from interior property line | One | In lieu of monument sign | — | § 10-2.1810(g)(2) |
| Drive-Through Menu Board | 6 feet | 30 square feet | — | — | Maximum 2 | — | — | § 10-2.1810(h) |

### Mixed Use (MU-1, MU-2, MU-3, MU-3A, MU-3C, CR)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Residential Uses) | — | 32 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | On building wall, one per street frontage | — | § 10-2.1812(b); § 10-2.1808(a) |
| Monument Sign (Residential Uses) | — | 32 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | Freestanding, one per street frontage | — | § 10-2.1812(b); § 10-2.1808(a) |
| Hanging Sign (Commercial Uses) | 2 feet | — | 2/3 of the projecting dimension of the awning, canopy, or parapet overhang | — | — | Minimum 8 feet above sidewalk grade, at 90-degree angle to building face | — | § 10-2.1812(a),(c); § 10-2.1810(b) |
| Canopy and Awning Sign (Commercial Uses) | — | Lettering up to 2/3 length of canopy/awning x 12 inches height; plus 1 identification emblem/insignia up to 4 square feet | 2/3 length of canopy/awning for lettering | — | — | On valance for lettering; other portion for emblem | — | § 10-2.1812(a),(c); § 10-2.1810(d) |
| Monument Sign (Commercial Uses) | 10 feet above existing grade (including berm) | 100 square feet per face | — | — | One per street frontage for listed uses | In landscaped area at least equal to area of one face; one per street frontage | — | § 10-2.1812(a),(c); § 10-2.1810(e) |
| Pole and Pylon Sign (Commercial Uses) | — | 120 square feet per face | — | Minimum 15 feet from interior property line; not over building roof | One per qualifying use | In landscaped area of at least 50 square feet | — | § 10-2.1812(a),(c); § 10-2.1810(f) |
| Pole or Pylon Sign - Service Station Option (Commercial Uses) | — | — | — | Minimum 15 feet from interior property line | One | In lieu of monument sign | — | § 10-2.1812(a),(c); § 10-2.1810(g)(2) |
| Drive-Through Menu Board (Commercial Uses) | 6 feet | 30 square feet | — | — | Maximum 2 | — | — | § 10-2.1812(a),(c); § 10-2.1810(h) |

## Prohibited signs in Redondo Beach

- "A frame" signs except as permitted by the Community Development Director or assigned within the Artesia and Aviation Area Plan area
- Any other portable signs, except for permitted menu boards in connection with outdoor dining
- Animated signs, except barber poles and time-temperature signs, and electric message display signs permitted pursuant to Section 10-2.1814 and 10-2.1815
- Any sign which, by color, shape, location or other means endangers public safety by resembling or conflicting with any traffic control sign or device or which due to its dangerous construction, manner of display, or location is determined by the Community Development Director or the City Engineer to be hazardous
- Any sign displaying obscene, indecent, or immoral matter
- Audible signs, except in connection with drive-up windows
- Billboards
- Graffiti. No sign shall contain graphic representations designed to imitate, resemble, duplicate or give the appearance of any symbols, letter styles, plakas or other identifying features of any street gang, or tagging origin
- Home business signs
- Roof signs
- Signs erected without the permission of the owner, or his agent, of the property on which or over which such sign is located
- Temporary signs, including, but not limited to, balloon signs, banners, flags, and pennants, except as provided in Section 10-2.1820
- Vehicle signs. No person shall park any vehicle or trailer on public property, or on private property so as to be visible from a public right-of-way, which vehicle has attached thereto or located thereon any sign or advertising device for the purpose of providing advertisements of products located on the same or nearby property or directing people to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property. This subsection is not intended to apply to standard advertising or identification practices where such signs or advertising devices are painted on or permanently attached to a business or commercial vehicle.

## Signs exempt from permit in Redondo Beach

- Window signs
- Official and legal notices issued by a court or governmental agency
- The official flag of a government or institution, including the display of the United States flag, the flag of the State of California, or any other county, state or political subdivision
- Construction signs during the period of construction not exceeding a total of 32 square feet. A larger total sign area may be permitted subject to Administrative Design Review for projects on larger sites with a substantial length of street frontage
- One "Garage Sale" temporary sign not exceeding six square feet and located only on the premises upon which the sale is occurring
- One menu board no more than six square feet in conjunction with permitted outdoor dining
- Political signs not exceeding 16 square feet per sign, based upon the holding in Baldwin v. Redwood City, 540 F. 2d 1360
- Real estate signs, provided that: In residential zones: The sign must be displayed on a site where one or more dwelling units are being offered for sale, rent or lease, or at another site with the consent of the owner. No sign shall exceed six square feet, except where more than one unit of a condominium is offered for sale, rent or lease, the signs may be combined in a single supporting structure, and the sign area shall not exceed three square feet per unit offered. No flags, pennants, or similar devices shall be permitted, except during the hours of an "open house." In nonresidential zones, there shall be no more than one sign and the sign shall not exceed 32 square feet
- "No trespassing," "no parking," "no solicitors," and other similar warning signs of no more than two square feet
- Parking entrance and exit signs, other private traffic, or pedestrian directional signs or other informational signs not to exceed 12 square feet in area. Oriented along the street frontage, there shall be no more than one such sign per entrance to the parcel
- Tenant directory signs near building entrances for use by pedestrians for informational purposes only
- Service station signs required by law, as follows: Copy applied to fuel pumps or dispensers such as fuel identification, station logo, and other signs required by law. Petroleum price signs required to be visible from the street, limited to one sign per street frontage not exceeding 20 square feet per sign. Price signs shall be permanently affixed to a building or canopy, or installed in the ground
- Holiday decorations
- Business door nameplates, not exceeding two square feet in area, and containing the name and address of the business only, affixed only to the door of each individual business or immediately adjacent thereto
- For each residential dwelling unit, one identification sign or commemorative plaque of no more than two square feet and one house number or address of no more than two square feet

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign or sign program is required in conjunction with any project requiring discretionary approval by the Planning Commission, except that signs established subsequent to the approval of a sign program by the Planning Commission shall be subject to Administrative Design Review
- New pole or pylon signs, or changes to existing pole or pylon signs (except change of copy or repair), require Planning Commission Design Review
- New monument signs, or changes to existing monument signs (except change of copy or repair) exceeding six feet in height (including berming), require Planning Commission Design Review
- New signs that do not meet the sign regulations established in this article (except prohibited signs) require Planning Commission Design Review
- In public and institutional zones, any new sign or change to an existing sign (other than change of copy) exceeding 30 square feet requires Planning Commission Design Review; signs 30 square feet or less require Administrative Design Review; electronic message display signs, regardless of area, require Planning Commission or Harbor Commission Design Review
- Off-site directional and/or identification signs for Special Districts require Planning Commission Design Review (or Harbor Commission Design Review if located within the Harbor/Pier area)
- For service stations, pole or pylon signs in lieu of monument signage, when necessary for visibility, require Planning Commission Design Review
- Projecting signs extending a maximum of three feet above the adjacent eave or parapet line may be approved subject to Planning Commission Design Review if insufficient area is available for other sign solutions and architecturally integrated
- Mansard roof signs not approved by the Community Development Director may be requested via Planning Commission Design Review
- Electronic message displays in public zones require Planning Commission or Harbor Commission Design Review
- In mixed-use zones with mixed uses, signage must be designed and located to avoid conflict with residential uses, potentially requiring review
- For nonconforming uses in residential zones, new signs or changes (other than copy) exceeding 30 square feet require Planning Commission Design Review; 30 square feet or less require Administrative Design Review

## Full detail

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