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PUBLIC BENEFIT GATEWAY SIGNS

SJ-MC tit. 23, ch. 23.04, pt. 10
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San José Municipal Code § 23.04.1000 Public benefit gateway signs.

23.04.1000 - Public benefit gateway signs. A. A "public benefit gateway sign" shall mean a sign located at or near the boundary of an established business area of the city and solely identifying the traditional name of the business area. B. In addition to other signs authorized in this title, the director may approve a public benefit gateway sign on private property in accordance with this part. (Ord. 25032.)

San José Municipal Code § 23.04.1010 Permit required.

23.04.1010 - Permit required. A. A permit application shall be filed in accordance with the requirements of Part 4 of Chapter 23.02. B. The permit fee shall be as set forth in the schedule of fees adopted by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 25032.)

San José Municipal Code § 23.04.1020 Findings for approval.

23.04.1020 - Findings for approval. In addition to other findings required in Part 4 of Chapter 23.02, public benefit gateway signs shall be approved only if the director finds all of the following: A. The sign identifies the entry into an established business area; and B. The size, type and location of the sign are compatible with the neighborhood or area in which the sign will be located; and C. The sign serves to enhance the identification of the business area; and D. The proposed gateway name is the established, traditional name of the business area; and E. The sign will enhance the identification of the business area; and F. The sign will benefit all businesses within the business area. (Ord. 25032.)

San José Municipal Code § 23.04.1030 Standards.

23.04.1030 - Standards. A. Public benefit gateway signs shall be illuminated only with illumination allowed under this title in the zoning district or sign zone where the sign is located. B. Public benefit gateway signs, approved as provided in this part, shall not reduce otherwise allowable signage for the property where the sign is located. C. Public benefit gateway signs, approved as provided in this part, shall not be subject to the size, type or location restrictions set forth for the zoning district or sign zone where the sign is located. (Ord. 25032.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT23SI_CH23.04SIRE_PT10PUBEGASIFetched: 11/1/2026

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