The Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) and Citywide Design Guidelines contain regulations regarding, the size, location, type and number of signs that may be 
located on private property within the City.
Below are links to various sections of the SAMC, Citywide Design Guidelines relating to signs, examples of permitted signs as well as applications for both permanent and temporary signs (banners):
- Sign Regulations
- Sign Types
- Sign Permit Application
- Sign Design Guidelines
- Temporary Sign Permit
- Sign Programs - All multi-tenant commercial/industrial buildings that have (3) or more tenants are required to have a sign program. Sign Programs are specific guidelines for that property. To determine if you location has a sign program contact the Planning Division at (714) 647-5804.
Examples of unpermitted sign usage
Unpermitted banners
Ariel and balloon signs
Window signs
A-frame sign
