Escondido, CA · San Diego County
Downtown Sidewalk Sign Permit Application
Businesses seeking to place a freestanding sidewalk sign in eligible downtown areas use this application to request city review and a permit.
What this form is
This application requests approval for a freestanding sidewalk sign in certain retail areas of the Historic Downtown and Mercado Districts. It collects applicant, owner, business, site, and sign details, and requires signed forms, plans, a business license, and other supporting materials. The Director of Community Development reviews complete applications for conformance with the downtown sign guidelines; an Encroachment Permit is also required for signs in the public right-of-way.
Who needs it
A business seeking approval for a freestanding sidewalk sign in an eligible downtown area must submit this application with the required supporting materials.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required materials to the City of Escondido Planning Division, 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025-2798. The form lists Planning Division and Engineering Division fees but gives no amounts.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner certifies under penalty of perjury, but the form does not require notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Downtown Sidewalk Sign Permit Application.
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Complete and Sign the Form
Enter applicant, property owner, business, site, and sign information; obtain the required signatures.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the Encroachment Permit Application, business license, site and sign plans, and any other materials required for your proposal.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application and materials to the Planning Division at 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025-2798.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Downtown Sidewalk Sign Permit Application for?
- It requests city approval for a freestanding sidewalk sign in certain retail areas of the Historic Downtown and Mercado Districts.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The form lists a signed Encroachment Permit Application, current Business License, three site plans, three sign plans, and other items depending on the sign location or use.
- Do I need a notary for the Downtown Sidewalk Sign Permit Application?
- No. The form has no notary block. The property owner certifies under penalty of perjury, but notarization is not required.
- How do I submit the Downtown Sidewalk Sign Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application and required materials to the Planning Division at 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025-2798.
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