Signs in Agricultural Zones
San Diego Municipal Code § 142.1275
in effect§142.1275 Signs in Agricultural Zones
The following regulations apply to all signs, both permanent and temporary, that are permitted in all agricultural base zones.
The following signs are permitted in all of the agricultural base zones on a permanent basis.
(a) A ground sign to identify the establishment or primary use of the premises is permitted in accordance with the following regulations.
(1) One sign is permitted for each street frontage.
(2) The sign area shall not exceed 12 square feet.
(3) The sign height shall not exceed 12 feet.
(b) Ground signs that identify the sale of products that are produced on the premises are permitted in accordance with the following regulations.
(1) The sign may be used only when products are available for sale to the public.
(2) One sign is permitted for each street frontage.
(3) The sign area shall not exceed 12 square feet.
(4) The sign height shall not exceed 12 feet.
(5) A wall sign may be used in lieu of a ground sign if the wall sign is placed on a stand that is used to sell products. The wall sign shall comply with Section 142.1275(b)(1) through (3), and shall not project above the eaves or parapet of the stand.
(c) Real estate signs that offer the premises for sale, lease, or rent are permitted on a temporary basis in accordance with the following regulations.
(1) One sign may be located on each street frontage.
(2) The sign may be single-faced or double-faced.
(3) The sign area shall not exceed 12 square feet.
(4) The sign height shall not exceed 12 feet.
(5) The sign shall not be illuminated.
(6) The sign shall be removed within 15 business days of sale or occupancy of the premises, whichever occurs first.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter14/Ch14Art02Division12.pdf#page=57Fetched: 10/28/2026