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Planning commission approves Tokyo Central sign package at Bay Street shopping center
Summary
Emeryville planners approved a major sign permit for the Tokyo Central grocery at 5603 Bay Street, including large illuminated wall signs and blade signs mounted above street level; commissioners raised questions about visibility, window film and design details but voted unanimously to approve.
The Emeryville Planning Commission on Aug. 28 approved a major sign permit for Tokyo Central’s new grocery at 5603 Bay Street, part of the Bay Street shopping center.
Staff said the application requires a major sign permit because several signs exceed standard size or height limits: two wall signs of approximately 164 square feet mounted about 26–33 feet above grade, a smaller east‑facing wall sign at about 87 square feet, three double‑sided blade signs at roughly…
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