Ceres, CA · Stanislaus County

No notary required

Sign Application

Businesses and applicants use this form to request city approval for proposed signs at a property in Ceres.

What this form is

The Sign Application requests Planning Division review of permanent or temporary signs, or a change to a sign face. It asks for applicant and property details, business information, sign types and dimensions, existing signs, and proposed sign area. Include a sketch of the proposed signs and a site plan showing sign locations; approval does not include any Building Permit approval that may also be required.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking city approval for proposed business signs in Ceres should complete the form and include the requested sign sketch and site plan.

How to submit it

The form lists the Planning & Building Division at 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA 95307, but does not state a submission method. Check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it lists no sworn attachment or notarized step, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Ceres Sign Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Provide applicant, property, business, and proposed and existing sign information.

  3. 3

    Gather the Attachments

    Prepare the required proposed-sign sketch and site plan showing sign locations.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    The form lists the Planning & Building Division address; check the city website for current submission details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Ceres Sign Application cover?
It requests city approval for permanent or temporary signs, or a change to a sign face, and collects sign, business, and property details.
What attachments does the application require?
Include a sketch noting proposed sign dimensions, colors, height, and attachment method, and whether signs are illuminated. Also include a site plan showing existing and proposed sign locations.
Do I need a notary for the Sign Application?
No. This document is completed without a notary; it lists no sworn attachment or notarized step.
How do I submit the Sign Application?
The form lists the Planning & Building Division at 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA 95307, but gives no submission method. Check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Sign Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ceres form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.