Escondido, CA · San Diego County
Temporary Sign Application
Businesses and other eligible applicants use this application to request City approval for temporary signs advertising a grand opening or special event.
What this form is
The application requests approval from the Planning Division to display temporary signs for eligible business events and other qualifying uses. It asks for applicant and property owner contact details, site information, sign types and dimensions, and proposed display dates. Applicants must submit a signed form and permit fee at least two weeks before the event; each display period requires a separate permit and fee.
Who needs it
Businesses and other eligible applicants seeking temporary sign approval for a grand opening, promotional sale, new management, or another special event need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed, signed application and permit fee to the Planning Division at 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025-2798, at least two weeks before the event.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner certifies ownership under penalty of perjury, and the required signatures are dated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Temporary Sign Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide applicant and owner details, site information, sign types and dimensions, and proposed display dates.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include a graphic depicting sign sizes and locations, the lot, buildings, access, and other pertinent information.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Obtain the required applicant and property owner signatures and submit the application with the permit fee at least two weeks before the event.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Sign Application?
- No. The form has signature and date lines but no notary block. The property owner certifies ownership under penalty of perjury; no notarization is specified.
- How do I submit the Temporary Sign Application?
- Submit the completed, signed application and permit fee to the Planning Division at 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025-2798, at least two weeks before the event.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property owner contact information, site details, the type and dimensions of proposed signs, and the dates they will be displayed.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a graphic showing sign sizes and locations along with the lot, buildings, access, and other relevant information. The form also requires applicant and property owner signatures.
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This Temporary Sign Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Escondido form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.