What is a Temporary Sign?
A Temporary Sign is a sign that will be removed after a specific period of time to promote, advertise, announce, or provide the following information:
- Identifies the name of the business owner or occupant of the premises where the sign is located.
- Advertises the business conducted or the goods produced, sold, or available on the premises.
Note:
This Temporary Sign program does not apply to buildings within the Old Town Specific Plan.
Submit Forms:Application Forms can be submitted at the Development Center Front Counter, City Hall, First Floor. Please have the following document(s) filled out prior to submission.
Pay Fees:Fees can be paid at the Development Center Cashier's Window, City Hall, First Floor.
- Permit Fee - $24.00 (2007)
Get Permits:Temporary sign permits are typically issued the day the application is received.
Types of Temporary Signs:See chart below for sign criteria.
- Temporary Promotional Sign – A sign intended to attract attention to a use or activity for a limited number of events.
- Attached Temporary Sign – Mounted or attached to the permanent building where the business activity is conducted.
- Detached Temporary Sign – A sign partially attached to the building where the business activity is conducted.
- Temporary Grand Opening Sign – Displays the words ‘Grand Opening’.
- Interim Sign – Sign intended to provide signage while the permanent sign is being fabricated, repaired, or prepared for installation.
- Temporary Special Event Sign – Sign for special community activities or seasonal events.
| Type of Sign |
Promotional 1 |
Grand Opening |
Interim |
Special Event |
| Sign Criteria |
Attached |
Detached |
Attached 2 |
Attached 2 |
Attached |
Detached |
| Maximum number of signs per business |
One |
One |
One for each use; except for businesses with frontage on two or more arterial streets (2) allowed |
One per side
Business names and logo only |
Generally one, but additional signs can be allowed |
Generally one, but additional signs can be allowed |
| Maximum surface area |
100 square feet |
32 square feet |
up to 60 square feet |
Same as permanent sign requirements |
32 square feet per sign |
32 square feet per sign |
| Maximum vertical height of signs |
5 feet |
3 feet |
3 feet |
5 feet |
3 feet |
3 feet |
| Maximum width of sign |
60% of the building face or store frontage, whichever is smaller |
No requirements |
60% of the building face or store frontage, whichever is smaller |
60% of the building face or store frontage, whichever is smaller |
60% of the building face or store frontage, whichever is smaller |
15 feet |
| Maximum height to top of sign |
To the top of the eave or the parapet wall |
6 feet above grade |
To the top of the eave or the parapet wall |
To the top of the eave or the parapet wall |
To the top of the eave or the parapet wall |
6 feet above grade |
| Number of sign events allowed |
4 events per year (including up to 2 detached sign events) |
2 events per year |
|
See note 3 |
Once per special/ community-wide event |
| Maximum duration for displaying temporary signs |
Up to 30 consecutive days for each event (60 days in 4th quarter) (up 30 down 60 days) |
Allowed for any period during the first 120 days of business operation |
Up to 90 consecutive days with one 30 day extension |
Up to 45 consecutive days with one 30 day extension |
Table notes:
1. Window Signs that are located on non-door window surfaces shall not exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the non-door window area.
2. Window signs may not be displayed for longer than a ninety (90) day period.
3. A building permit for permanent signage must be applied for from Building and Safety/or documentation from sign company that sign design is in process
* Need to provide yearly schedule for date sign will be up