California CodesCivil Code - CIVDivision 2 — PropertyPart 1 — Property in GeneralTitle 2 — OwnershipChapter 2 — Modifications of OwnershipArticle 2 — Conditions of OwnershipSection 713

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of any ordinance, an owner of real property or his or her agent may display or have displayed on the owner’s real property, and on real property owned by others with their consent, signs which are reasonably located, in plain view of the public, are of reasonable dimensions and design, and do not adversely affect public safety, including traffic safety, as determined by the city, county, or city and county, advertising the following:

(1) That the property is for sale, lease, or exchange by the owner or his or her agent.

(2) Directions to the property.

(3) The owner’s or agent’s name.

(4) The owner’s or agent’s address and telephone number.

(b) Nothing in this section limits any authority which a person or local governmental entity may have to limit or regulate the display or placement of a sign on a private or public right-of-way.

Notes

Allows a property owner or agent, despite any local ordinance, to display signs on the owner's land or on others' land with consent advertising the property for sale, lease, or exchange, giving directions, or naming the owner or agent with an address and telephone number. Preserves authority to regulate signs on a public or private right-of-way.

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