Sign applications for individual businesses are subject to review by the Zoning Administrator. Such individual signs must be designed to relate to the building upon which it is to be erected in terms of overall design, theme, colors, materials used, and the design elements. Signs must also conform to the criteria set forth by the applicable zone (CVMC 19.60) for the property and any relevant design guidelines provided in the City’s Design Manual or other applicable design guidelines.

Individual signs may be subject to additional requirements if they are part of a Planned Sign Program (see below). 

Signs for businesses located within commercial or industrial centers, complexes, or buildings designed for multiple occupancy, may be coordinated so that a signage program with a consistent design theme is established and maintained for the business center.

Planned Sign programs may also be voluntarily proposed for specific developments, to modify the rules as provided in (CVMC 19.60) relative to sign size, height, illumination, spacing, orientation or other non communicative aspects of signs, as well as special sign districts or special sign overlay zone.

Planned Sign Programs are also typically required by SPA Plans for Planned Communities. If your property is within a SPA Plan, be sure to check the applicable SPA Plan for additional information.

Planned sign programs must be approved by the Planning Commission or the City Council. All individual businesses within the center must provide signs that are consistent with the approved coordinated sign program.

Temporary promotional signs are permitted for any business to promote: grand openings, change of business address, change of ownership or lessee, and business anniversaries, or other similar events as determined by the Zoning. Administrator.

A Temporary Sales/Signage/Special Events Application is required for Temporary Signs.

Submit a complete application package, including:

1. Sign Permit Application
2. Scale drawing showing the design of the sign(s), including dimensions, sign size, colors (applies to commercial message signs only), materials, method of attachment, source of illumination, and showing the relationship to any building or structure to which it is proposed to be installed or affixed, or to which it relates. 
3. Site Plan, including all dimensions, drawn to scale indicating the location of the sign(s) relative to the property line, rights-of-way, streets, sidewalks, vehicular access points and existing buildings or structures and off-street parking areas located on the premises.
4. The number, size, type, and location of all existing signs on the same building, site, or premises.
5. Any structural information and plans necessary to ensure compliance with current building standards.
6. Proof of the consent of the property owner or other person in control or possession of the property. For example, if the subject project is leased, and the applicant is the lessee, the lessee must demonstrate that the sign complies with all provisions of the lease related to signage, or submit a written landlord's consent.
7. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted with all freestanding pole and monument signs, as applicable.
8. Other information as may reasonably be requested by Development Services staff to determine that the proposed application is in full compliance with the provisions of CVMC 19.60, SPA Plans, and any other applicable regulation.

The message to be displayed on the sign is not required.

Please see our Project Submittal Page for current application procedures.

• Temporary Sales/Signage/Special Events Application
• Sign Permit Application
• Fee Information