Portable Signs
Portable signs (otherwise known as A-frame signs or sandwich board signs) may help a business identify themselves, attract customers, and advertise specials.
There are two types of portable signs: portable signs on private property and portable signs in the public right-of-way (ROW). The public right-of-way refers to the public land adjacent to the street like the tree terrace and public sidewalk.
If your business has space on private property to display a portable sign, you are not eligible for a public ROW sign. Portable signs are only allowed to be displayed in the public ROW for businesses that lack sufficient space on private property.
Requirements
- All portable signs require a permit. Public ROW signs also require annual renewal.
- Only A-frame or sandwich board style portable signs are allowed.
- The sign face is the display area between the frame. The maximum size of the sign face is 24" x 36".
- The sign structure is the outside structure of the frame. The maximum size of the sign structure is 30" x 48". The maximum height of the sign structure is 48" tall.
- Portable signs are not allowed is most residential neighborhoods.
- Portable signs may only be displayed during open business hours.
- One portable sign is allowed per street frontage. A maximum of two portable signs can be displayed per zoning lot on private property
- If you have a sidewalk cafe up to 2 signs can be displayed instead of a portable sign. These signs can't exceed 2' x 3'.