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Planning commission pauses vote on sign rule change after hours of debate; asks staff for visual mock-ups
Summary
The Planning Commission debated a proposal to allow business signage on both awnings and projecting signs across multiple commercial districts, heard split public comment and asked staff for block-level visual mock-ups before deciding on the final recommendation. The commission continued the item for one week to allow staff to return with visuals.
The San Francisco Planning Commission on Oct. 7 continued debate for one week on a proposal that would allow businesses to place sign copy on awnings or marquees in addition to projecting (blade) signs in many commercial districts.
The ordinance, sponsored by Supervisor Catherine Stefani’s office and presented by staff, would amend the planning code to legalize dual signage in certain districts and would not change dimensional limits or rules on historic buildings. "The supervisor wanted to move forward with a code change which would effectively legalize existing signage for about 400 businesses," Dominica Donovan said for the sponsor’s office, citing a visual survey of storefronts.
Why it matters: Supporters say the change would spare longstanding, often immigrant-owned businesses from costly enforcement and create a path to legalization for signs that have…
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