The City of Hayward understands the importance of advertising and promoting a business. Each Zoning District has specific requirements for the size, type, number and location of signs permitted. A permit is required for most signs. Prior to erecting any type of signage for your business, please visit the Permit Center located at 777 B Street for additional information.
Expect as otherwise qualified, the following signs are prohibited in any Zoning District:
- Advertising banners (except for decorative artwork, promotional event and grand opening banners, which require a temporary sign permit.
- Pennants, flags, or emblems (except for promotional and grand opening events, which require a temporary sign permit.
- Portable signs, including but not limited to: A-frame signs, I-frame signs, sandwich boards, stake signs, etc.
- Inflatable and mylar balloons greater than 14 inches in diameter.
- Permanent or temporary window signs exceeding more than 25 percent of the total surface area of any single window or door pane for each frontage.
Service contacts for private property: Community Preservation at 583-4173 Service Contacts for public property: Maintenance Services at 881-7745
Additional Information: Sign Regulations Apply for Sign Permit
You may also submit a service request for this item in the 'Make a Service Request' area below.
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