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1. I want to hang a street banner for my church or non-profit organization. What are the requirements?

If this is your organization’s first time hanging a street banner, you will need permission from the City Council to do so. If you have received approval to hang street banners in the past, then you do not need City Council approval again. In both cases, you need to fill out a street banner permit application form, available below, and submit it to the Public Works Department. Applications are free of charge.

Street banners are only allowed for non-profit purposes, not for commercial advertising. The Council may also require a reasonable bond and/or policy of public liability insurance to protect the City and its officers and employees from liability related to the display and removal of the banner.

Street banners may be displayed for up to 45 days, but cannot be displayed more than 30 days prior to the event or activity for which it is displayed. Street banners cannot exceed 3 1/2 feet tall x 10 - 30 feet long.

Once your street banner is approved, you will need to drop the banner off at the Public Works Office. The Public Works Department can be reached at 626-308-2825.

Banner Application

2. What are the requirements for getting a cloth or vinyl banner to advertise my business?

You will need to apply for a banner permit. The permit costs $45, and the application form can be found below. Banners are permitted on a temporary basis. They may be hung for up to 60 days at a time for a maximum of 180 days each calendar year. 30 days must pass before beginning a new display period.

Only one banner can be displayed at any given time per business, except where the business occupies a building located at the intersection of two major streets, in which case one banner can be displayed on each side of the building facing a major street. Banners shall be flame retardant, securely fastened and shall pose no public safety hazard.

Banners cannot exceed the size permitted for permanent wall signs as well. This is typically a maximum width of 70 percent of the width of the storefront, and a maximum area of 1.5 times that width. Different standards may apply for different commercial buildings.

Please speak with Public Works to discuss any additional issues you may have regarding your request at (626) 308-2825.

Street Banners

3. What is the procedure to construct/install a sign for my business?

A sign plan and permit are required for all types of signs. Call the Community Development Department at (626) 308-2806 for detailed information. The process and most all requirements can be found in code section 153.323 (B) and 153.325 of the San Gabriel Municipal Code.

San Gabriel Municipal Code