Los Gatos

For Sale:
One (1) nonilluminated sign on each street frontage for any lot or building which serves solely to advertise the sale, lease or rental of or an offer to build to suit on the premises where the sign is located, provided the sign does not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area if the sign is in a commercial, professional or industrial zone, or six (6) square feet in area if the sign is in a residential zone. This exception is only available when all or part of the premises is actually available for the transaction advertised.

Off-Site Directional:
Nonilluminated, off-site, portable signs directing customers to the location of an open house which is for sale are permitted, unlimited in total number, but limited to one (1) double-faced sign per corner of an intersection or zoning plot. The signs shall not exceed an area of one (1) square foot per face and shall not be more than four (4) feet high. Open house signs shall contain no individual, or individual company advertising. Prior permission shall be obtained from the property owner if the sign is to be placed on a privately owned parcel. The signs shall be removed each day after the closing of the open house. Open house signs are an exception to the rule prohibiting off-premises signs and signs on public property.

For a full copy of the sign code ordinance, please visit: www.municode.com/services/gateway.asp