HomeMy WebLinkAboutSign Application (1)CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260
Phone (760) 776-6435 ▪ Fax (760) 776-6392 ▪ permitcenter@cityofpalmdesert.org
SIGN APPLICATION
Applicant Name:
Phone:
Mailing Address: Fax:
City: State: Zip: Email:
Property Owner Name:
Phone:
Mailing Address: Fax:
City: State: Zip: Email:
Representative:
Phone:
Mailing Address: Fax:
City: State: Zip: Email:
Please Send Correspondence to (Check One): Applicant Property Owner Representative
Property Address(es):
Existing Zoning: General Plan Designation:
Proposed Sign Type(s): Wall Sign(s) Monument/Freestanding Sign(s) Temporary Banner
Sign Program for Building(s)
Proposed Number of Signs: Proposed Illumination:
Property Owner Authorization: The undersigned states that they are the owner(s) of the property described and herein
give authorization for the filing of the application.
Print Name: Signature: Date:
Applicant/Representative Signature: By signing this application, I certify that the information provided is accurate. I
understand that the City might not approve what I am applying for and/or might require conditions of approval.
Print Name: Signature: Date:
OFFICE USE ONLY
Project No: SA Date Received:
Received By: Case Planner:
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I.SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.Complete the Sign Application, with all required signatures.
2.Application Fees: Temporary Banner $35
Over the Counter Approval $98
Architectural Review Commission Approval $393
3.As described in the application, submit all required exhibits.
II.PROCEDURE: The most expedited way to submit plans is electronically to http://cpdftp.org/filedrop/PermitCenter or visit
www.pdpermits.com for a direct link. If submitting paper plans, the following must be provided:
1.Submit a completed application, with all sets of required plans and appropriate fee to the Department of
Development Services for staff review.
Architectural Review: Applicant must submit sign programs, sign plans, and awning plans two (2) weeks
before the next scheduled Architectural Review Commission meeting (held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month). There is a 15-day appeal period from the day of a decision taken by the Architectural Review
Commission. If appealed, City staff will schedule the case for City Council review within 40 days of the
appeal.
Staff Review: Signs submitted for staff review may be approved at the counter or take two to three (2-3) days
to review.
•Banner Review: Banners submitted for staff review are typically approved at the counter.
III. APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REJECTED IF ANY APPLICABLE EXHIBITS ARE NOT RECEIVED.
A.ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The following plans and exhibits are required for architectural:
15 11”x17” complete set of plans
Each set of plans should include the following:
Dimensioned drawings illustrating the proposed sign or awning on the building elevations
Ratio of signage area to building or unit frontage
Location of signs on plot plan and/or building with vicinity map
Sign and letter size, and font and style
Installation details
Illumination method (channel letter, reverse channel, etc.)
1 CD-ROM or USB flash drive with all documents/plans in digital format (PDF)
1 Color and material samples
B.STAFF REVIEW SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
3 Sets of complete drawings.
Each set of plans should include the following:
Dimensional drawings illustrating the proposed sign or awning on the building elevations
Ratio of signage area to building or unit frontage
Location of signs on plot plan and/or building with vicinity map
Sign and letter size, and font and style
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Installation details
Illumination method (channel letter, reverse channel, etc.)
1 Color and material samples
C.BANNER REVIEW SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
2 Copies of the following:
Site plan showing the location of the banner
Drawing illustrating size of the banner (3’ x 10’ maximum), color, and lettering
IV.EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST:
APPLICATIONS MAY BE REJECTED IF NOT ALL PLANS INCLUDE AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:
Photo of buildings
Scale used
Dimensions and sign area
All graphic and lettering to appear on the sign
Style of lettering and width of strokes
Proposed method of illumination (if appropriate)
Brightness of illuminated signs, expressed in the number of foot-candles at 10 feet (person building the
sign should calculate)
Method of attachment to structure, or support if placed on the ground
Proposed colors and materials
Proposed location
Illustration of sign integration in architectural design
Demonstrate compatibility of sign with other existing and proposed signs