A Solution For Flyers And Doorknob Ads
"No Advertising"

  November 10, 2005

It is a common problem:  Flyers on the porch, hang tag ads on the doorknob, real estate agents leaving any number of notepads and even pouches of sample rocks left on your driveway.  

Thanks to friend of Tract 7260, Neighborhood Prosecutor and Deputy City Attorney Arturo Martinez we have a tool to help solve this problem.

After speaking with Arturo about the problem, he did some research and discovered a section of the Los Angeles Municipal Code which provides that if you place a sign in a conspicuous place which reads "No Advertising" and is at least 12 square inches in size, it is illegal for advertisers to leave materials on your property.

Click here for a template of a sign.  A proposal will be made to the board to print "No Advertising" stickers which would fit on the current 7260 neighborhood watch signs.  The stickers would then be available to members.

If you are interested in such a sticker, let the board know by clicking here.

The full code is as follows:

SEC. 28.02.  HAND-BILLS – PERMISSION PREMISES.

No person shall distribute, deposit, throw, place or attach any hand-bill to, in or upon any porch, yard, steps or mail-box located upon any premises not in the possession of or under the control of the person distributing the said hand-bill, which premises has posted thereon in a conspicuous place, a sign of at least twelve inches in area bearing the words, “No Advertising,” unless the person distributing the hand-bills has first received the written permission of the person occupying or having possession of such premises authorizing him so to do.

SEC. 28.03.  HAND-BILLS, SIGNS – BUILDINGS PERMISSION.

No person shall paint, mark or write on or post or otherwise affix or attach any hand-bill or sign to or upon any building, wall or part thereof, or upon any private property without the consent of the owner, agent or occupant thereof.