Freestanding monument signs built for visibility and scale.

Plan for 8–16 weeks total from project kickoff to completed installation. The permit process is typically the variable — San Francisco typically runs 10–14 weeks for sign permits, while Peninsula and South Bay jurisdictions often move faster (4–8 weeks). We start fabrication the moment the permit clears.

Non-illuminated monument signs start around $8,000–$15,000 installed. Illuminated single-tenant monuments typically run $15,000–$35,000. Multi-tenant illuminated systems with changeable panels can run $25,000–$75,000+. Permitting fees (paid to the AHJ) are additional and vary by jurisdiction. We itemize all costs in our proposals.

Yes. Monument signs in California require a sign permit from the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). We prepare and submit the permit application, including structural engineering drawings, electrical plans (if illuminated), and sign ordinance compliance documentation. We also manage plan check responses through approval.

Yes. Local sign ordinances vary significantly by municipality and zoning district. San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Palo Alto, and other cities each have their own sign code requirements covering height, setback, illumination, and max sign area. We research the applicable sign ordinance before designing and flag any restrictions that affect your goals.

Yes — changeable tenant panel systems are designed specifically for this. Individual tenant panels can be updated without removing or rebuilding the entire monument structure. We also keep your sign drawings on file for future modifications. Tenant panel updates typically take 1–3 weeks.

Most monument signs require a concrete foundation footing sized to the sign's wind load and local seismic requirements. We provide the foundation engineering as part of our permit package. For illuminated signs, an electrical conduit stub-up is required and should be coordinated with your site electrician during site prep.