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Councilmember-Requested Item Report
DATE
May 6, 2025
TOPIC
Updates to the Sign Ordinance
COUNCILMEMBER-REQUESTED ITEM TITLE
Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Direct Staff to
Prepare an Ordinance Amending the Sign Code to Allow the Use of an A -Frame in
Designated Commercial Areas
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As I continue my efforts to support local businesses and revitalize our downtown, I
recommend that the City Council consider directing staff to amend the Santa Ana
Municipal Code to allow the use of A -frame (or sandwich board) signs in designated
commercial areas, particularly Downtown Santa Ana, under clear and thoughtful
regulations.
Background
Currently, Santa Ana Municipal Code Sec. 9.26.090 prohibits the placement of
objects —including signs —on sidewalks and public rights -of -way. Similarly, Sec. 41-861
under our zoning code restricts signage types and locations, which effectively bans the
use of A -frames in front of businesses, even when placed responsibly. However, we
know that A -frame signs are a proven, low-cost marketing tool used by small
businesses to increase foot traffic and communicate with pedestrians —especially in
walkable, urban districts like ours.
Several cities allow the placement of A -frames on sidewalks, including:
• Los Altos, CA: allows A -frame signs on sidewalks with simple permitting and
placement guidelines to ensure pedestrian safety.
• Colorado Springs, CO: allows temporary A -frame signs to support retailers in
downtown areas with clear size and location restrictions.
These cities have successfully balanced the need for clear pedestrian paths with the
business community's desire to attract customers and enliven commercial corridors.
The policies relating to A -frames for the City of Los Altos and the City of Colorado
Springs are attached as Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2, respectively.
CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER CITY CLERK
Sonia R. Carvalho Alvaro Nunez Jennifer L. Hall
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA - P.O. BOX 1988, M31 - SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702
TELEPHONE (714) 647-6900 - FAX (714) 647-6954 - www.santa-ana.org
Proposal
Amend Santa Ana Municipal Code Sec. 41-861 —Additional Regulations, to include
language that:
• Permits A -frame signs in the Downtown Specific Plan area (and/or other
commercial districts as determined).
• Establishes clear design, placement, and operational standards, such as:
• A -frame signs shall not exceed 6 sq. ft. per side.
• Must allow a minimum of 4 feet of unobstructed sidewalk.
• Can only be displayed during business hours.
• Must be constructed of durable, professional -grade materials.
• Requires businesses to obtain a no -cost or low-cost annual permit administered
by the Planning Division or Economic Development Department.
• Encourages the use of A -frames for promotions, daily specials, or directional
signage to activate storefront visibility and increase pedestrian engagement.
Benefits
• Supports local economic development and recovery, particularly for small and
minority -owned businesses.
• Enhances the vibrancy and walkability of Downtown Santa Ana.
• Provides a business -friendly regulatory environment that mirrors successful
models used across California and the U.S.
Recommendation
I respectfully request that the City Council consider directing staff to: study similar
ordinances from cities like Los Altos and Colorado Springs, engage the downtown
businesses, Chamber of Commerce, and Planning Commission, and return with a draft
ordinance and implementation strategy for City Council consideration.
SUBMITTED BY
Councilmember Jessie Lopez
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Los Altos, CA Ordinance
2. Colorado Springs, CO Policy
CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER CITY CLERK
Sonia R. Carvalho Alvaro Nunez Jennifer L. Hall
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA - P.O. BOX 1988, M31 - SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702
TELEPHONE (714) 647-6900 - FAX (714) 647-6954 - www.santa-ana.org
City of Los Altos
Planning Division
(650) 947-2750
Planningglosaltosca.gov
SIGNS ON CITY PROPERTY
Sections:
9.26.010 - Proprietary capacity.
9.26.020 - Intent as to public forum; message substitution inapplicable.
9.26.030 - Definitions.
9.26.040 - Private party signs prohibited unless specifically allowed.
9.26.050 - Temporary signs displaying noncommercial messages.
9.26.060 - Government speech on signs; legally authorized signs.
9.26.070 - Encroachments.
9.26.080 - Banners.
9.26.090 - A -frames in certain areas.
9.26.100 - Real estate open house.
9.26.105 - A -frames in conjunction with certain non-profit activities.
9.26.110 - Immediate removal of signs on city property.
9.26.010 - Proprietary capacity.
In adopting this chapter, the city acts in its proprietary capacity as to city property, as defined herein,
within the city. This chapter is adopted pursuant to the city's general and police powers, California
Constitution Article XI, section 7; the city's ownership rights, California Government Code sections
38774, 38775, 65000 et seq., 65850(b), 38774; Business and Professions Code sections 5200 et seq.,
5230, and 5490 et seq.; Penal Code 556, and other applicable state laws. This chapter does not apply
to matters covered by or regulated by the signs on private property ordinance (Chapter 14.68), or
Chapters 9.24 (Public Parks) or 9.25 (Special Events).
9.26.020 - Intent as to public forum; message substitution inapplicable.
When this chapter declares that certain property may function as a public forum of one particular
type, that declaration shall apply only and strictly to the specified area and for the specified time
period. The message substitution policy of Chapter 14.68 applies only to sections of this chapter
which so state.
9.26.030 - Definitions.
Definitions from Signs on Private Property, Chapter 14.68, are incorporated herein, unless modified
by the following definitions, which apply specifically to this chapter.
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City Properly. Land or other property in which the City of Los Altos holds a present right of
possession and control, city road easements, and all public rights -of -way, regardless of ownership.
Co -Sponsored. An event for which the city council authorizes the city to be listed as a co-sponsor, or
the city bears some of the cost of the event.
Heritage Event. Those community events which have been traditionally celebrated or observed in Los
Altos, or are otherwise tied to community history, including the events listed in City Resolution No.
2010-32, city special event sponsorship, said resolution may be amended from time to time by the
city council.
Protected. Means that a message on a sign is not within one of the categories of expression which the
courts have declared to be outside the protection of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
or the corollary provisions of the California Constitution.
9.26.040 - Private party signs prohibited unless specifically allowed.
City property may be used by private parties for the display of signs only as explicitly allowed by this
chapter. All other private use of city property, for display of signs, is prohibited. Any unauthorized
sign posted on city property may be summarily removed by the city as a trespass and a public
nuisance.
9.26.050 - Temporary signs displaying noncommercial messages.
In traditional public forum areas, private persons may display temporary signs with protected
noncommercial messages thereon, provided that their sign(s) conform(s) to all of the following:
A. The sign(s) must be personally worn or held by a person, or personally attended by one or
more persons. "Personally attended" means that a person is physically present within five feet
of the sign at all times.
B. The signs may be displayed only during the time period of sunrise to sunset, except on
occasions when the city council or other public body of the city is holding a public hearing or
meeting which is open to the public; on such occasions, the display period is extended to thirty
(30) minutes after such meeting is officially adjourned.
C. The maximum aggregate size of all signs held by a single person is six square feet, measured
one side only. Visible images which are displayed as part of personal apparel do not count
toward this maximum. For purposes of this rule, apparel and other aspects of personal
appearance do not count towards the maximum aggregate sign area.
D. The maximum cumulative size of signs which are personally attended by two or more persons
acting in concert is twelve (12) square feet measured one side only. This rule does not apply
when persons acting in concert are physically located more than one hundred (100) feet from
one another.
E. Signs displayed under this provision may have no more than two display faces, may not be
inflated, air -activated, specially illuminated, project any sharp edges or points, emit smoke or
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fumes or sounds, pose a fire hazard or other threat to public health safety and welfare, and
may not be used to obstruct or impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
F. To serve the city's interests in traffic flow and safety, persons displaying signs under this
section may not stand in any vehicular traffic lane when a public roadway is open for use by
moving vehicles, and persons displaying signs on public sidewalks must give clearance of at
least five feet in width for pedestrians to pass by unless the sidewalk in question is less than
five feet in width, in which case clearance of sufficient width shall be provided so as not to
impede or block pedestrian flow on the sidewalk. Persons holding signs may not block the
view or line of sight within the visibility triangle.
G. The message substitution policy of Chapter 14.68 applies to this section. However, that policy
does not authorize the display of commercial messages on traditional public forum areas
within the city.
H. The signs authorized by this section do not require a sign permit, but are subject to all other
applicable permits and approvals.
9.26.060 - Government speech on signs; legally authorized signs.
The following signs may be erected and displayed on city property, subject to the rules set herein:
A. Traffic control and traffic directional signs erected by the city or other governmental agencies
acting in scope of their authority, including temporary traffic and traffic direction signs.
B. Official notices required or authorized by law or valid court order.
C. Signs placed by the city in furtherance of its governmental functions.
D. Signs placed by the city on city property which express the city's own message(s).
E. The signs authorized by this section do not require a sign permit, but are subject to all other
applicable permits and approvals.
9.26.070 - Encroachments.
When authorized by Chapter 14.68, private party signs mounted on private property may project
into or over city property or the public right-of-way only with an encroachment permit. Sign
encroachment permits must satisfy all requirements of the sign ordinance, plus all requirements
applicable to encroachments generally, plus all applicable safety codes (building, plumbing, electrical,
etc.) and all city rules, regulations and policies regarding encroachments.
9.26.080 - Banners.
Private parties may place banners on city -owned banner poles and across -the -street banners to
promote qualifying special events, subject to the following:
A. Local Special Events Only. The banners may be used only to announce and promote special
events which take place within zip codes 94022 and 94024;
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1. Open to Public. The advertised event must be suitable for persons of all ages, and must
be open to the public on substantially the same basis as members of the sponsoring
organization;
2. No Commercial, Religious or Political Promotions. The banner program is not open to
events which are primarily commercial or profit -seeking, sectarian religious or partisan /
advocacy political in nature. This does not prevent non-profit groups from holding fund-
raising events, or from charging admission.
3. Expected Attendance. The special event must be organized to accommodate at least five
hundred (500) attendees, or be designated by council as a heritage event.
4. This section is intended to create a limited purpose forum, the purpose of which is to
promote noncommercial special events, occurring within the City, which are sponsored
by local organizations or local affiliates of broader organizations, and which events are
not highly controversial (such as partisan religion or politics), and which are open to all
ages on substantially the same terms as members of the sponsoring organizations.
B. Available Locations. This program applies to the banners in the following locations: Lincoln
Park, across Main Street between First and Second Streets, Grant Road and Fremont Avenue
intersection, and San Antonio Road and El Camino Real intersection.
C. Display Time and Place. Qualifying special event banners may be displayed not more than
fourteen (14) days in advance of the event (seven days for Lincoln Park), and not more than
seven days after the event concludes. Banners advertising the same event may be displayed at
up to three locations at the same time; however, no event shall be displayed concurrently in
both the Lincoln Park and Main Street Banner locations. Banners for a given event may be
displayed a maximum of one time per calendar year.
D. Scheduling Priority. Time conflicts will be resolved based on time of the event, prioritized as
follows: a) events sponsored or co -sponsored by the City of Los Altos; b) events sponsored or
co -sponsored by the Town of Los Altos Hills; and c) date and time of request.
E. Permits. A banner display permit is required for all private party banners. The director of
recreation department shall prepare a standard form application which will also serve as a
permit, when approved. Banner applications will be reviewed for compliance with the rules set
forth in this section; noncomplying applications will be denied with a statement detailing the
points of noncompliance. A denied application may be amended and resubmitted. Denied
applications may be appealed to the director, who will hold an informal hearing on the matter,
after which the applicant may appeal to the city council. Any banners installed without proper
permitting may be summarily removed by the city as a trespass and a public nuisance.
F. Fees. All applications will be subject to a non-refundable processing fee in an amount to be set
by council resolution. When an application is approved, an additional fee may be assessed to
allow the city to recover its actual costs associated with the banner display. Such costs may be
reasonably estimated.
G. Construction and Installation. Banners must be constructed of quality materials, and satisfy
size and construction standards set by the maintenance services and recreation department.
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The event sponsor is responsible for delivering the banners to the city, which shall use its own
crew to install and remove the banners.
H. Insurance. The city may require that the sponsoring organization indemnify, defend and hold
the city harmless, and/or have the city named as an additional insured, with minimum
coverage of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per claim.
9.26.090 - A -frames in certain areas.
Establishments with principal public entrances on city sidewalks in the downtown commercial
districts, including the CRS, CRS/OAD, CD and CD/R3 districts, may display one A -frame or
similar portable sign by placing it on the public sidewalk pursuant to the "City's Downtown Outdoor
Display Permit Guidelines."
9.26.100 - Real estate open house.
Licensed real estate brokers or salespersons and "for sale by owners" may display "open house" type
signs on city property as follows:
A. Display Time. Only during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays, and 11:30 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
B. Display Face. It shall not be illuminated, digital or have moving parts.
C. Dimensions. May not exceed four square feet per display face (maximum two display faces per
sign), plus two "riders," each not more than one square foot, and not to exceed thirty-two (32)
inches in height.
D. Location and Number of Signs. For any given property currently open for inspection, a
maximum of one open house sign may be placed on public property at an intersection and
placed so as to minimize interference with pedestrian traffic. Beyond intersections, signs are
not allowed on city street medians or right-of-ways, and or within Foothill Expressway
medians or right-of-ways.
E. The message substitution policy of Chapter 14.68 applies to this section.
F. The signs authorized by this section do not require a sign permit, but are subject to all other
applicable permits and approvals.
9.26.105 - A -frames in conjunction with certain non-profit activities.
Non-profit organizations engaged in fund raising activities may display temporary A -frame or similar
portable sign by placing it on the public right-of-way as follows:
A. Display Time. Only during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays, and 11:30 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
B. Display Face. It shall not be illuminated, digital or have moving parts.
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C. Dimensions. May not exceed four (4) square feet per display face (maximum two (2) display
faces per sign) and not to exceed thirty-two (32) inches in height.
D. Location and Number of Signs. For any non-profit property currently conducting fund raising
activities, a maximum of one (1) sign may be placed on public property at an intersection and
placed so as to minimize interference with pedestrian traffic. Beyond intersections, signs are
not allowed on city street medians or right-of-ways, or within Foothill Expressway medians or
right-of-ways.
E. The message substitution policy of Chapter 14.68 applies to this section.
F. The signs authorized by this section do not require a sign permit, but are subject to all other
applicable permits and approvals.
9.26.110 - Immediate removal of signs on city property.
A. Removal. Any sign, flag or banner placed on city property in violation of the provisions of this
chapter, or any sign which constitutes an immediate peril to persons or property, may be
removed without prior notice by any officer or employee of the city designated to do so by the
director.
B. Charge for Cost of Removal. The city may recover the cost of removing signs as authorized by
this section. When the city has incurred any expense in removing the sign or other matter or in
repairing city property damaged because of the posting or removal of the sign or other matter,
any such expense incurred shall constitute a debt owed to the city. The director or designee
shall send a bill to the persons responsible for posting or causing to be posted the sign or
other matter for the actual or estimated cost of removal. The director may establish
administrative regulations to govern the billing procedures. Each bill shall include the cost,
both direct and indirect, involved in the removal of the sign or other matter and in
administering the billing procedure. The bill shall describe the basis of the amount billed by
indicating the number of signs or other matter posted illegally, the time necessary for removal,
the hourly cost for removal, the right to a hearing and other relevant information. The bill
shall also specify a date by which the bill is to be paid which date shall be not less than fifteen
(15) calendar days after the bill is mailed.
C. Post Removal Hearing Regarding Signs Summarily Removed. The owner or person in charge
of any lettering, advertisement, card, poster, sign or notice of any kind placed upon city
property, or constituting an immediate peril to persons or property, which has been removed
by an officer or employee of the city without prior notice to the owner or person in charge
pursuant to this chapter is entitled to an informal hearing to be conducted by the director or
designee. The request for hearing shall be made in writing to the director no later than fifteen
(15) calendar days from the date the director mails the billing statement specified in subsection
B. or within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of the removal, whichever occurs first. The
hearing shall be limited to determining whether the lettering, advertisement, card, poster, sign,
notice or other matter was located upon city property in violation of the provisions of this
chapter or constituted an immediate peril to persons or property and the accuracy of the
amount billed. Upon receiving a written request for the hearing, the director shall set a hearing,
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which shall be held within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of receipt of the request. The
director shall provide written notification of the hearing to the applicant. The notification shall
include the date, time and place of the hearing. Following the hearing, the director shall within
ten (10) calendar days after the date of the hearing notify the person billed of any adjustment
to the bill or any determination not to make an adjustment. This notification shall specify the
date by which such bill shall be paid, which date shall in no event be less than thirty (30)
calendar days after the date of the hearing. Any person who fails to pay the amount billed to
such person within the period specified therein shall also be liable for expenses incurred by the
city in collecting the debt, including, but not limited to, the cost of paying city employees or
other persons engaged in debt collection.
D. Appeal of Decision. The director's decision may be appealed, within fifteen (15) calendar days,
to the city council, which shall hold a noticed public hearing on the matter, take evidence, and
issue a written decision within thirty (30) calendar days. Said decision shall be final as to
internal city review.
E. Return of Materials. Any lettering, advertisement, card, poster, sign or notice which has been
removed under this section may be returned to the owner only upon payment to the city of
the costs of removal as specified in this section. If no timely request is made for a hearing or if
no demand is made for the return of the materials removed within the time permitted for
requesting a hearing, the director or his designee is authorized to destroy or dispose of the
removed material with no further notice.
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CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS
Temporary Commercial Signs (A -Frame Signs) within
the Public Right -of -Way
Purpose: to describe regulations and procedures pertaining to the placement of privately owned
temporary signage (specifically A -Frame Signage) in the Public Right -of Way. This worksheet does NOT
address: banners attached to utility poles, banners attached to private infrastructure, real estate signs,
political signs, builder directional signs and other similar items.
Document Date: December 2013
Lead Agency: Colorado Springs Land Use Review — 385-5905
Secondary Agencies: Colorado Springs Engineering; Colorado Springs Traffic Engineering; Colorado
Springs Utilities; Development Review Enterprise.
General Regulations:
1. Temporary signs within the public right-of-way shall pertain to the adjacent private property; all
others would be considered off -premise signage (i.e. billboard). City Code allows temporary off -site
signs during weekends; see exception below for more information.
2. Temporary signs in the right-of-way may not be fastened to, adhered to, or installed on public
infrastructure such as light poles, utility risers, fire hydrants, similar items, or the sidewalk itself; this
includes commercial advertisements created using sidewalk chalk.
3. No signs shall be permitted that:
a. Interrupt the normal flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic;
b. Interfere with the public's normal use of the public property upon which the structure, device or
use is permitted, such as the overhang of diagonally parked automobiles or the door -opening
radius of parallel parked automobiles;
c. Interfere with any other device or structure lawfully existing thereon, such as parking meters,
water meters, curb cuts, bus stops, or subsurface infrastructure such utility lines or
communication cables.
d. Interfere with sight visibility lines necessary for safe vehicular and pedestrian travel.
e. Create unsafe conditions to vehicles or pedestrians using the public right-of-way.
4. The sign shall not occupy more than one -fifth (1/5) of the width of any paved sidewalk and shall not
violate American Disability Act (ADA) standards. Whenever possible, devices and structures shall be
installed on unpaved or unused areas of sidewalks or in connection with other devices or structures
already installed which break the flow of pedestrian traffic.
5. Signs shall be secured or weighted -down in such a manner so as to prevent it from being dislodged
by any natural force such as wind or slope.
6. Signage shall be placed so as to eliminate the collection of litter under and upon the same insofar as
possible, and to facility cleaning of the adjacent area of litter and snow.
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7. Signage shall be well maintained, kept free of rust, damage, rips, tears, frayed edges, peeling paint,
and similar deterioration.
8. Express permission from the owner of the private property closest to the permit site must be
granted prior to the placement of a sign within the right-of-way. In many cases, the applicant and
the private property owner are one and the same. However, the applicant for a temporary retail
sign is often a tenant within the adjacent building; in these cases the property owner must consent
to the application.
A -Frame Specific Regulations:
A -Frame signs in the right-of-way must meet the following standards:
• No more than one per business;
• Shall not exceed 4' in height, measured from grade to the highest point of the sign;
• Shall not be less than 2' in height measured from grade;
• Shall not exceed 30 inches in width at its widest point;
• Shall not be located in any median.
• Shall be removed from the right-of-way at the close of every business day.
• Shall be located:
o In front of the business for which it advertises only
o Outside of the pedestrian way, so as to protect the free flow of pedestrians along the
sidewalk. Whenever possible, the sign should be located in the "amenity zone" or
immediately adjacent to the building face.
• A -Frame signs shall be located on private property if possible; revocable permits for A -Frame
signs in the public right-of-way are not to be used to avoid compliance with the City's sign
regulations applicable to private property.
"Bandit Sign" Exception: The regulations contained within this worksheet shall not apply to signs within
the right-of-way posted between the hours of one minute after twelve o'clock (12:01) P.M. on Friday
through twelve o'clock (12:00) noon on Monday, as long as the following standards are met:
• The sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area;
• The sign is not placed within the Downtown Core as defined by the map below.
Document Date: December 2013
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DOWNTOWN CORE
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Disclaimers:
The Mayor and/or City Council is authorized to impose on the permittee at any time additional
conditions or provisions relating to the revocable permit for the use or occupancy of public property
that are reasonable and necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare, and the safety and
welfare of general City equipment and facilities. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
Mayor may consider the requirement of a bond or cash deposit to assure the removal of any device or
structure at the expiration or in the event of revocation of the permit, or to assure the completion of the
work within the required time or restore the surface of the public space to the former conditions upon
completion of installation of the structure or device for which the permit is requested.
Responsibility To Pay All Costs: The permittee shall pay all costs for the installation and construction of
any structure on public property, and further, shall pay all costs and expenses attendant to the removal
of the device, structure or use in the event the permit is rescinded.
Any revocable permit may be revoked by the City Council at its pleasure in accord with City Charter
section 10-100. The Mayor is authorized to revoke any revocable permit if action is deemed by the
Mayor to be necessary to protect the public health, welfare, safety, necessity or convenience in the use
of public property. The Mayor shall give notice in writing to the permittee at least fourteen (14) days
before the effective date of revocation in order to allow permittee to appeal to City Council in accord
with this part. This notice requirement shall not limit the power of the Mayor to summarily revoke any
revocable permit if there is a present existing or imminent danger to the public health, safety or welfare.
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Indemnification: All applications for the private use and occupancy of the public right-of-way include
the following indemnification statement:
The permittee shall be responsible for any and all damages to property or injury to persons arising
out of the exercise of the permit or the construction, installation or maintenance of any device or
structure. The permittee shall indemnify and save harmless the City and all its officers, agents and
employees from all suits, actions or claims of any type brought for or on account of any injuries or
damages received or sustained by any person or property related to the exercise of the permit, any
act or omission of the permittee, the permittee's agents or employees, or the failure of the
permittee to maintain the structure or device or to provide necessary safety devices. The permittee
shall defend against any suit, action or claim and pay any judgment, with costs, which may be
obtained against the City, its officers, employees or agents growing out of the injury or damage.
Application Process: The owner of the adjacent property and/or their agent must submit a completed
Temporary Revocable Permit application and the corresponding fee to the City of Colorado Springs Land
Use Review Division. If the sign to be permitted is already in use, a photograph of the sign at the desired
location should be submitted with the application; the dimensions of the sign should be included.
Fees: $10 per Sign
Review:
• The review of a revocable permit for temporary signs in the right of way takes approximately 1
to 2.
• Modifications to the application and/or plan may extend the review and approval process.
• Temporary encroachment permits may be issued administratively.
Expiration: The expiration of the revocable permit will be clearly indicated on the approved plan.
Approval periods for an A -frame permit shall not exceed one (1) year. A permit may be renewed
through the submittal of a revocable permit renewal application and renewal fee.
Figures:
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