Submittal Requirements for Temporary and Public Convenience Signs
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Submittal Requirements for Temporary and Public Convenience Signs

Submittal requirements may be waived by the Community Development Director if it is determined that the information submitted is adequate.

1 - Completed Sign Permit Application

2 - Fee/deposit ($17.50)

3 - DRAWINGS -- 3 sets of drawings are required for staff review

A. SITE PLANS -- May be a sketch showing the following:

  1. Scale and north arrow
  2. All property lines, street names and significant easements
  3. Location of all existing buildings or structures with the location of the proposed sign, including the proposed dimensions to property lines. 
  4. For temporary grand opening or promotional sales banners, a site plan is not required.

B. ELEVATIONS -- All drawings must be drawn to scale (1/4" = 1' minimum) including all dimensions to accurately show the following:

  1. A full front elevation of the sign
  2. For temporary grand opening or promotional sales banners, a photograph(s) of the full elevation (floor/grade level to the top of the roof) of the building or tenant suite, indicating the proposed location of the signs(s)
  3. All dimensions, including height from finished grade
  4. All proposed text as it will appear
  5. Materials and colors
  6. All proposed illumination, including specification sheets of the light fixtures

C. SAMPLES OF MATERIALS & COLORS -- All samples submitted shall be at least 8 ½" x 11".

* Examples of temporary signs include: temporary real estate signs, grand opening or promotional sales banners
** Examples of public convenience signs include: directional signs, no parking/tow away signs

For more information call (650) 286-3225 or email planning@fostercity.org