General Rules for Sign Permits
San Diego Municipal Code § 129.0804
in effect§129.0804 General Rules for Sign Permits
(a) A separate Sign Permit is required for each sign on a premises.
(b) A Sign Permit will include authorization for any electrical work within the sign. If a structural or electrical engineering analysis is required for a structure because of the proposed sign, the analysis must be approved by the Building Official.
(c) If the installation of a sign requires modification of a structure, a Building Permit may also be required.
(d) A Sign Permit shall not be issued if there is a previously conforming sign, or a sign on the premises that is in violation of Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 12 (Sign Regulations). The Sign Permit shall not be issued until any violation or previously conforming sign is either removed or brought into conformance with Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 12.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
(Amended 5-5-2015 by O-20481 N.S.; effective 6-4-2015.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter12/Ch12Art09Division08.pdf#page=2Fetched: 10/28/2026