Foster City, CA · San Mateo County
Sign Permit
This application and checklist help property owners, agents, and contractors request city review for proposed permanent or temporary signs in Foster City.
What this form is
Use this application package to request review of a proposed sign and provide information about its location, dimensions, design, materials, and message. The checklist calls for a completed, signed application and applicable fee, plus plans and other materials; supplemental forms cover temporary banner, real estate, and construction signs. Review may be handled by staff or the Planning Commission, depending on the proposed improvement.
Who needs it
Property owners, authorized agents, or contractors proposing a sign in Foster City should use the applicable application or supplemental form.
How to submit it
The form lists the Community Development Planning/Code Enforcement Division at 610 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404, and [email protected]. It requires one signed application copy and applicable fee; plan-copy requirements vary by review type.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the temporary-sign declarations are made under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates the applicable form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Sign Permit PDF and review the submission checklist and the supplemental forms that apply to your sign.
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Complete And Sign The Form
Fill in the applicable application and sign it; the checklist calls for the property owner's signature or an authorization letter for an agent's signature.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Include the applicable fee and the plans, photographs, samples, and supplemental information required for your sign and review type.
- 4
Submit To The City
Use the Community Development contact details printed on the form: 610 Foster City Blvd. or [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Foster City sign permit?
- No. This document has no notary block. Temporary-sign forms include declarations under penalty of perjury, which the signer signs and dates without a notary.
- How do I submit the sign permit application?
- The form lists the Community Development Planning/Code Enforcement Division at 610 Foster City Blvd. and [email protected]. Include one signed application copy and the applicable fee.
- What materials should I include with the application?
- The checklist calls for applicable plans and drawings, color photographs, material and color samples, and other items depending on the sign and review type.
- Does the package include forms for temporary signs?
- Yes. It includes supplemental information forms for temporary banner and real estate signs, and an application form for temporary construction signs.
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This Sign Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Foster City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.