Signs in Open Space Zones
San Diego Municipal Code § 142.1280
in effect§142.1280 Signs in Open Space Zones
The following regulations apply to all signs, both permanent and temporary, that are permitted in all open space base zones.
(a) In the OP and OC zones, all proposed signs are subject to the approval of the City Manager.
(b) Permanent Signs
The following signs are permitted in all of the open space zones on a permanent basis.
(1) Street address numbers are permitted, provided that the numbers do not exceed ½ square foot each. Address numbers may be either internally or externally illuminated.
(2) Nameplates are permitted provided that they do not exceed 1 square foot in area. Nameplates may be indirectly illuminated only.
(3) Accessory warning signs that provide warnings such as “no parking,” “watch dogs,” and “security services” are permitted. The permitted sign area for accessory warning signs is 1 square foot. Accessory warning signs may be indirectly illuminated only.
(c) Temporary Signs
(1) Real estate signs that offer the premises for sale, lease, or rent are permitted on a temporary basis in accordance with the following regulations.
(A) One sign may be located on each street.
(B) The signs may be single-faced or double-faced.
(C) The sign area shall not exceed 4 square feet, and the sign dimensions shall not exceed 2 square feet.
(D) The sign height shall not exceed 4 feet, but the supporting post and cross bar may increase the height to 5 feet.
(E) The signs shall not be illuminated.
(F) The sign shall be removed within 15 business days of sale or occupancy of the premises, whichever occurs first.
(2) Yard sale signs that identify a yard sale on the premises shall be permitted during the hours of the sale in accordance with the following regulations.
(A) One single-faced sign is permitted for each premises.
(B) The sign area shall not exceed 9 square feet.
(C) The sign height shall not exceed 6 feet.
(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=58Fetched: 10/28/2026