The City of Corona adopted a revised Sign Ordinance that originally banned all directional and open house signs but later compromised with businesses. The ordinance now allows such signs with rigid restrictions from 7pm Friday to 7pm Sunday but signs left outside this time may be confiscated. The rules specify sign size, material, placement distance from corners, and that non-compliant signs will be removed with costs borne by the responsible party. Cooperation is imperative so realtors can continue providing this benefit to clients, as the city may reconsider an absolute ban due to some offices not following the law.

1. SPECIAL NEWSFLASH!
On August 18, 2004, the Corona City Council adopted a revised Sign Ordinance.
Originally, the proposed Ordinance had an absolute ban on all directional and Open
House signs in the public right-of-way. Local governments may, at their discretion, ban
virtually all signs, including commercial signs in the public right-of-way, which is
consistent with the general public policy that permission be obtained from a landowner
before any sign is placed on the landowners' property. Since the City of Corona controls
the public right-of-way for the benefit of the public within its City's limits, it may
completely ban all commercial signs within its right-of-way. The City of Corona
compromised with the business community. The Ordinance, as approved by the City
Council, continues to allow signs in the public right-of-way but under rigid restrictions.
If the restrictions are not followed, the City may impose penalties and has the right to
reconsider an absolute ban. Apparently, because of the activities of a few local offices
who do not think the law applies to them, the City of Corona is reconsidering its
Ordinance. Therefore, it is imperative that those persons who sell property in the City of
Corona and who wish to place Open House or directional signs within the public right-of-
way comply with the rules that have been passed. If we do not police ourselves, the City
will take action!
The rules are relatively simple and are as follows:
1. Temporary signs, (such as directional and real estate signs) may be permitted in
the public rights-of-way only from 7:00 p.m. Friday to 7:00 p.m. Sunday.
2. Signs left in the right-of-way before or after the approved period of time may be
confiscated; and if the problem becomes habitual, the City Staff will advise the
Planning Commission and City Council accordingly. Apparently, this has now
occurred.
3. Signs shall not be posted to create any safety or litter hazard and shall adhere to a
specific criteria which is generally as follows:
a. Sign shall be 2 feet by 3 feet in size and no more than 3 feet high from the
ground; and,
b. Sign shall be securely fashioned to ground on a single metal or wood
support - not fixed to another sign, tree, structure, utility or mechanical
equipment; and,
c. Sign shall be placed no closer than 10 feet from the comer to preserve
drive site visibility. Signs shall not be placed within center median unless
parking is provided adjacent to the median; and,
d. Sign shall be constructed of substantial sturdy material, not single layer
cardboard, paper or bond stock; and,

2. e. Signs posted outside the criteria and/or times permitted Will be subject to
removal by the City with the costs to remove borne by the responsible
party in accordance with Section 17.74.200.
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT REALTORS® AND SELLERS COOPERATE WITH THE
CITY OF CORONA SO THAT REALTORS® MAY CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THIS
BENEFIT FOR TIlEIR CLIENTS.