Union City, CA · Alameda County

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Temporary Commercial Signs

This form is for businesses seeking Planning Division approval to display a temporary banner advertising a promotional sale or grand opening.

What this form is

Union City requires Planning Division approval before displaying a banner that advertises a promotional sale or grand opening. The form requests applicant contact information and sign details, including dimensions, site address, area, and installation date. Submit the completed page with four copies of a plan showing the banner design, dimensions, and location, and pay the applicable plan check fee.

Who needs it

Businesses planning to display a promotional-sale or grand-opening banner should submit this page and the required plan materials for Planning Division review.

How to submit it

Submit the completed page, four copies of the banner plan, and the applicable plan check fee to the Planning Division at 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California 94587.

About notarization

This page has no notary block or signature/date fields; it requests applicant and sign information, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Temporary Commercial Signs page.

  2. 2

    Complete The Information

    Fill in the applicant information and sign details requested on the page.

  3. 3

    Prepare The Plan Copies

    Gather four copies of a plan showing the banner design, dimensions, and location.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Planning Division

    Submit the completed page, plan copies, and applicable plan check fee to the Planning Division.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Temporary Commercial Signs form?
No. The page has no notary block or signature/date fields, and it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Temporary Commercial Signs form?
Submit the completed page, four copies of a plan showing the banner design, dimensions, and location, and the applicable plan check fee to the Planning Division.
When is Planning Division approval required?
Approval is required before displaying a banner that advertises a promotional sale or a grand opening.
What information does the page request?
It asks for applicant name, address, and phone number, plus sign dimensions, site address, area, and installation date.

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