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City of Lompoc, CA

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Understanding sign regulations in City of Lompoc, CA

Every outdoor sign in City of Lompoc is governed by the municipality’s sign ordinance, which sets how large a sign may be, how tall it may stand, how far it must sit from the property line, whether it may be illuminated, and which sign types are permitted in each zoning district. This page summarizes those requirements in plain language and links each value back to the section of the City of Lompoc code it came from.

Sign rules here are layered. The base zoning district — commercial, industrial, or residential — sets the default limits, and overlay districts such as historic or downtown districts can tighten them further. Because the most specific jurisdiction controls, a freestanding monument sign on a commercial parcel and a wall sign in a historic overlay can face very different limits even on the same street in City of Lompoc.

Use the figures below as a fast first check, then run a full address lookup to confirm the exact limits for a specific parcel in City of Lompoc, California. The full report also covers permit requirements, prohibited sign types, and illumination rules — each cited to the source ordinance so your permit application can reference it directly.

Before you order or install a sign in City of Lompoc, confirm three things: the maximum sign area and height allowed in the parcel’s zoning district, the minimum setback from the right-of-way, and whether the sign type you want — freestanding, monument, wall, projecting, or awning — is permitted there at all. Many permit denials come from missing a setback or an overlay-district restriction rather than from the size of the sign itself, so checking the governing section before applying saves a costly resubmittal.

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Max ground sign height
Three feet
Ground sign setback
Monument: Not specified; Pylon: Minimum 2 ft between awning edge and outer curb face

Awning Signs

Awning Sign Clearance
Maximum 8 ft from bottom of awning to finished grade
Awning Sign Sf Calc
Sign copy on awning shall not exceed 60% of awning width
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Awning Setback From Right Of Way
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Awning Sign Width Limit
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Awning Vertical Clearance
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Awning Sign Max Area
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Building Signs

Building Sign Formula
Sign area is measured at the maximum projection upon a vertical plane for three-dimensional objects
Building Sign Max Number
2 per bldg. façade, max 4 per bldg.
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Definitions

Sign Definitions
Any exterior elevation of a building, located above ground and generally visible from public points of view
Sign Measurement Rules
Sign area is measured at the maximum projection upon a vertical plane for three-dimensional objects
Temporary Sign Other
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Abandoned Sign Definition
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Awning Or Canopy Sign Definition
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Banner Sign Definition
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Directory Sign Definition
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Double Sided Sign Definition
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Double Sided Signs Definition
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Feather Sign Definition
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Illegal Sign Definition
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Internally Illuminated Sign Definition
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Mobile Billboard Definition
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Monument Sign Definition
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Nonconforming Sign Definition
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Off Premises Sign Definition
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Pennant Definition
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Permanent Sign Definition
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Pole Sign Definition
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Portable Sign Definition
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Projecting Sign Definition
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Roof Sign Definition
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Sign Program Definition
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Suspended Sign Definition
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Wall Sign Definition
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Wayfinding Sign Definition
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Sign Type A Frame Sign
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Sign Type Abandoned Sign
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Bus Bench Sign Definition
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Electronic Message Definition
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Flag Definition
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Flags Definition
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Inflatable Sign Definition
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Landmark Sign Definition
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Monument Signs Of Reduced Height Definition
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Neon Lighting Definition
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Other Permits Required Definition
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People Sign Definition
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Permanent Advertising Signs Excepted Definition
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Permit Required Definition
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Sign Copy Definition
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Sign Materials Definition
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Sign Permit Definition
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Sign Structure Definition
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Sign Terms Definition
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Sign Types Definition
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Signs Neatly And Permanently Affixed To A Vehicle Definition
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Window Area Definition
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Exemptions

Business Information Signs
Non-illuminated signs which provide business information... do not exceed an aggregate six square feet in sign area
Vehicle Affixed Signs
Signs neatly and permanently affixed to a vehicle. Such signage shall not be a banner, board, paper, or any temporary sign and shall not substantially project or deviate above or from the vehicle profile

General Info

Jurisdiction Name
City of Lompoc, CA

General Standards

Abandoned Sign Removal
Dilapidated signs not properly maintained are deemed a public nuisance and must be abated in compliance with Section 17.316.110
Nonconforming Sign
A nonconforming sign may be restored to its original condition if 50% or less of the sign is damaged, provided that the restoration is started within 90 days of the damage occurring and is diligently pursued to completion.
Sign Maintenance
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Window Sign Max Area
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Max Sign Dimension Increase
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Corporate Sign Deviation Limit
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Max Sign Area Increase
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Non Commercial Message Substitution
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Nonconforming Sign Damage Threshold
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Nonconforming Sign Modifications
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Nonconforming Sign Restoration
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Nonconforming Sign Restoration Deadline
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Sign Abandonment Enforcement
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Sign Damage Inspection
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Sign Message Noncommercial
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Transparent Window Signs Exclusion
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Business Information Sign Rule
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Corporate Sign Standards Maximum Area
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Maximum Sign Height Maximum Area
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Ground Sign Max Area
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Nonconforming Sign
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Nonconforming Sign
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Sign Maintenance
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Ground Signs

Ground Sign Max Area
Four square feet
Ground Sign Max Height
Three feet
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Ground Sign Formula
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Ground Sign Max Height
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Ground Sign Setback
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Ground Sign Max Number
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Monument Sign Base Width Reduction
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Illumination

Sign Illumination
May be internally or externally illuminated consistent with Section 17.316.050.C.
Ground Sign Illumination
May be internally or externally illuminated consistent with Section 17.316.050.C.
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Permit Process

Permit Time Frame
Sign Permit required in compliance with Chapter 17.540
Sign Permit Required
Sign Permit required in compliance with Chapter 17.540
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Prohibited Signs

Prohibited Sign Types
Signs may not be placed in the following locations except where specifically authorized: City right-of-way (except for governmental signs and signs specifically allowed by this Chapter); tacked, painted, cut, pasted, or otherwise affixed to trees, light and utility poles, posts, fences, ladders, or similar supports visible from the public right-of-way; parking or standing vehicles on streets or City public parking lots for display, advertising, or storage purposes; signs preventing or interfering with free ingress to or egress from doors, windows, or exit ways; signs obstructing the view of authorized traffic signs, signals, or other traffic control devices; signs confused with authorized traffic signals or devices
Prohibited Sign Types
Abandoned signs; illegal signs; inflatable or tethered signs or devices, including air-activated graphics; pole signs; feather signs; roof signs; people signs; and off-premises signs, except those permitted by an approved Sign Program pursuant to Section 17.540.020.B
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Temporary Signs

Temp Signs Allowed
Yes, permit required
Temp Sign Rules
Max area: 8 sq ft; max height: 3 ft; max duration: not specified; permit: required
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Temporary Sign Standards For Non Residential Zones Allowance
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Window Signs

Window Sign Allowable Area
Transparent window signs may be excluded from window size calculations subject to review and approval by the Director
Window Sign Maximum Area
Window signs; zones OTC: Window signs, including both permanent and temporary window signs, in the OTC Zone shall not exceed 25% of the total area of the window in which they are displayed.

Zoning

Sign Design Elements Allowance
Increases in the allowable area and/or the height of permanent monument and building mounted signs in non-residential zones may be approved to encourage preferred sign design features that are identified in this Subsection.
Signs Allowed In Non Residential Zones Allowance
Signs Allowed in Non-Residential Zones: Permanent signs in non-residential zones are allowed in compliance with the standards established in Table 17.

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