Streets Services

Other Public Right-of-Way Signs

Placing signs on streets, curbs, medians, traffic lights, utility poles or unimproved shoulders of streets is illegal.

Please refer to the Riverside Municipal Code for penalty information.

Riverside Municipal Code- Conditional Use Permit

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I report illegal signs in the public right-of-way?
• Can I put up a banner or other business signage?
• People are always dumping on my property. Can I request a "No Dumping" sign be installed on private property?
• Who do I call to report illegal dumping on city property near my house? Will the city provide a "No Dumping" sign?

Can I report illegal signs in the public right-of-way?

Yes. For more information regarding the codes, contact the Code Enforcement Division at (951) 826-5633. To report an existing sign violation, contact the 311 Call Center .

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Can I put up a banner or other business signage?

Banners, balloons, streamers, placards, pennants or portable signs are prohibited except for Grand Opening banners placed within thirty days of a new business opening. For more information regarding this type of advertising, contact the Planning Department at (951) 826-5371.

For banners to be hung from pole to pole over a street, contact the Special Events Permit Desk at (951) 826-5193 for information and/or permit.

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People are always dumping on my property. Can I request a "No Dumping" sign be installed on private property?

No. The city can only install and maintain "No Dumping" signs on city property. No permit is required for an owner to install a "No Dumping" sign on private property. Illegal dumping is a violation of the city Municipal Code.

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Who do I call to report illegal dumping on city property near my house? Will the city provide a "No Dumping" sign?

Yes. Contact the 311 Call Center to request a sign. A supervisor will inspect the location to verify ownership and appropriateness before a sign will be installed.

If debris is currently at the location, please inform the Call Center Customer Service Representative so a cleanup crew can be dispatched. A supervisor or crew will be sent to verify property ownership and to mitigate any debris on city property.

Riverside Municipal Code 6.04.080 - Dumping Restrictions

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