Southern California Sign Blog

SIGN VARIANCE - What is that? Why do I need a Sign Variance?

It is important to work with your sign professional and local zoning department when designing your business signage. A quick check on the zoning/building code will give you a guideline to use when developing your signage.

Sign variances become necessary when unique circumstances exist for a property that do not allow for adequate identification of the business. Most sign variances are requested for the purpose of exceeding a municipality's square footage or setback allowances. A quasi-judicial board of elected community members will hear your case and make a decision based on the characteristics of your specific request. Many communities request that you consider and provide answers to the Duncan Factors (used for consideration of area requests).

These are seven factors which the board must answer before approving your variance request. Please find these factors, summarized below:

1). Will the property provide a reasonable return without the variance?
2). Is the variance substantial?
3). Will the surrounding properties be adversely effected by the variance?
4). Will the variance inhibit government services (fire, police, ems)?
5). Is the hardship self-inflicted?
6). Is there a reasonable alternative to this variance?
7). Does the variance follow with the keeping of the zoning code? (Minimum amount needed)

If you have any further questions or need any information, please contact The Sign Studio at (818) 843-9200 or send us an e-mail at thesignstudio@sbcglobal.net.

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DO YOU NEED TRAFFIC & PARKING SIGNS?

Disabled Parking Signs of All Kinds
Are you looking for "Disabled Parking Signs" also know as "Handicapped Signs"? If so, you will need a 12" wide x 18" tall sign with reflective coating. Disabled parking signs at The Sign Studio come predrilled for easy installation. The Sign Studio also has posts and mounting hardware available. The most common disabled parking signs ordered are:- Handicapped Parking
- Handicapped Parking w/arrows
- Handicapped Crossing
- Handicapped Entrance
- Reserved Parking - Permit Required
- UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES PARKED IN DESIGNATED ACCESSIBLE SPACES NOT...........
- Van Accessible

Standard Parking Signs
The Sign Studio manufactures the highest quality parking signs in .060" thick steel, aluminum and reflective material. Each has mounting holes in top and bottom centers.

Stop Signs of All Kinds
The Sign Studio manufactures "Stop" signs of all kinds: Reflective red stop signs, non-reflective stop signs, customized signs, you name it. We have many sizes of stop signs, both steel and aluminum for all of your traffic control needs.

Regulatory Signs of All Kinds
The Sign Studio manufactures "Regulatory" signs of all kinds: Holes are predrilled for easy installation. Drive posts and mounting hardware is also available.
These signs come in three different sizes, depending on specific sign:
18 in. x 24 in.
24 in. x 24 in.
24 in. x 30 in.

The most common are:
DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION
LEFT TURN SIGNAL
DO NOT PASS
NO LEFT TURN
NO RIGHT TURN
LEFT TURN ONLY
RIGHT TURN ONLY
NO THRU TRAFFIC
KEEP RIGHT
NO U TURN

Yellow Caution Signs of All Kinds
Yellow Reflective Traffic Signs- 24" x 24" (measured on the sides)
Most common:
SLOW - CHILDREN AT PLAY
SLIPPERY WHEN WET
TWO WAY TRAFFIC
WATCH FOR PEDESTRIANS
COW CROSSING
HORSE CROSSING
DEER CROSSING
BUMP
NO OUTLET
DETOUR

Customized Parking Signs
The Sign Studio manufactures custom designed parking signs of all kinds. We will custom make any design of parking signage you need.

Custom Parking Sign sizes:
12" x 18" and 18" x 24" metal parking signs
.040" Steel and Aluminum with baked enamel finish white background with high performance vinyl lettering.
Most common:
EXPECTANT MOTHERS
RESERVED FOR - Your Name
USC PARKING ONLY
UCLA PARKING ONLY
OHIO BUCKEYE PARKING ONLY

Speed Limit Signs of All Kinds
The Sign Studio manufactures any speed limit sign you need. Sizes available are 18" wide and 24" tall and are made of heavy gauge steel or aluminum. These signs are used for highway, city and residential speed limit communications. Reflective background white is also available.

Community Signs of All Kinds
The Sign Studio manufactures any community sign you could ever need. Just let us know what you are looking for. Holes are predrilled for easy installation.
Drive posts and mounting hardware is also available.

Custom Street Name Signs
Our standard Street Name Signs are made from 6" tall by 36" wide heavy duty aluminum sign blades. These signs are coated with engineering grade sheeting for long-lasting high visibility color performance and durability. Name of street is 4" tall, white lettering. Lettering on both sides.

STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS
Boulevard-BLVD
Circle-CIR
Court-CT
Drive-DR
Junction-JCT
Avenue-AVE
Parkway-PKWY
Place-PL
Road-RD
Street-ST
Terrace-TERR
Lane-LN

Available Colors
> White lettering on reflective green
> White lettering on reflective blue
> White lettering on reflective black

If you have any questions, please give us a call at The Sign Studio (818) 843-9200 or send us an e-mail at info@signstudiola.com.

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Stand Out in a Crowd with Services from The Sign Studio

Want your business or event to turn heads? At The Sign Studio, we offer everything you need to stand out in a crowd. Whether you need indoor or outdoor, illuminated or non-illuminated signs, our years of experience combined with the detailed attention we give to your needs will provide you with products that exceed your expectations. Not sure what it is you want or unable to put your imagination to paper? The Sign Studio also staffs expert designers to help you create logos. No project is too large or complex for The Sign Studio.

We've helped a wide array of business, both local and national, sell their goods and services. We provide site signs, vehicle and window graphics, architectural and directional signs, and much more. We even create sandblasted signs, and dimensional letters. Of course, small projects are welcomed as well. Need banners for your corporate events or family gatherings? The Sign Studio can help you target your audience, whomever they may be. But our services don't end there. We are a full-service sign repair and installation company. We can envision it, create it, install it, and fix it. The Sign Studio is dedicated to quality over quantity. Our staff is proud to serve the greater Los Angeles area. To request a quote, see our many examples, and learn more about how you can put yourself on the map, check out our website or contact The Sign Studio today!

If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, please give us a call at The Sign Studio (818) 843-9200 or send us an e-mail at info@signstudiola.com.

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