California § 4710 - The governing documents may not prohibit posting or displaying of noncommercial s

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§ 4710. The governing documents may not prohibit posting or displaying of noncommercial s

(a) The governing documents may not prohibit posting or displaying of noncommercial signs, posters, flags, or banners on or in a member’s separate interest, except as required for the protection of public health or safety or if the posting or display would violate a local, state, or federal law. (b) For purposes of this section, a noncommercial sign, poster, flag, or banner may be made of paper, cardboard, cloth, plastic, or fabric, and may be posted or displayed from the yard, window, door, balcony, or outside wall of the separate interest, but may not be made of lights, roofing, siding, paving materials, flora, or balloons, or any other similar building, landscaping, or decorative component, or include the painting of architectural surfaces. (c) An association may prohibit noncommercial signs and posters that are more than nine square feet in size and noncommercial flags or banners that are more than 15 square feet in size.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4710

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4710 cover?

Section 4710 ("The governing documents may not prohibit posting or displaying of noncommercial s") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 4710?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 4710 apply to my situation?

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