Roadside signs bring high visibility and capture the attention of drivers and pedestrians alike. With bold designs, durable materials, and customizable branding options, these signs are built to withstand various weather conditions and are perfect for businesses located near roads or highways. They ensure that your brand remains visible even from a distance, helping you attract potential customers and enhance brand recognition.
Monument signs serve as a vital tool for businesses, communities, or institutions to identify their location and brand to passersby.
Multi-tenant monument signs are essential for business complexes, shopping centers, or institutions housing multiple tenants. These signs are designed to highlight each tenant’s unique identity while maintaining a cohesive and attractive look for the entire property. Customizable in both size and design, they provide clear direction for visitors and help strengthen the visibility of all brands featured, fostering a sense of unity and professionalism.
Single-tenant monument signs are ideal for standalone businesses seeking to enhance visibility and establish a strong presence. With versatile design options, these signs can be fully customized to reflect your brand’s unique personality. Crafted from durable, weather-resistant materials, they are built to last, making them a long-term investment in brand recognition and customer attraction.
Illuminated monument signs offer enhanced visibility around the clock, making them ideal for businesses that operate late or want to capture attention even after hours. With options for internal or external lighting, these signs provide a professional look and ensure that your brand remains noticeable and inviting, regardless of the time of day or weather conditions. Energy-efficient lighting solutions are available to help reduce costs while maintaining high impact.
“They have always been prompt in their delivery and have exquisite work. No matter what the issue they have always come through for us. We have had everything from a monument sign to door dacals done by them and all of them have been done perfectly.”
• Maximum height. Most commercial zones cap monument signs at 6 feet (height measured from grade to top of sign), though some auto-oriented and highway-adjacent zones permit taller. Residential-adjacent properties have stricter limits.
• Setback and sight-distance. Signs must be set back from property lines and intersections to maintain driver sight lines. Corner-lot setbacks are typically more restrictive than mid-block.
• Maximum sign area. Total face area is calculated against street frontage; double-sided signs are usually counted as one face for area purposes.
• Illumination restrictions. Internal illumination is allowed in most commercial zones but restricted near residential. Digital message centers (EMCs) are subject to additional rules on brightness, dwell time, and animation.
• Electrical permits. Any illuminated monument sign requires a separate electrical permit and final inspection.
• California Building Code structural and seismic requirements for the monument foundation and any cabinet-mounted lighting components.
• California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review can apply to larger or visually-impactful signs in environmentally sensitive locations.
• Title 24 energy code affects illumination wattage and timer requirements.
LA County and Ventura County unincorporated areas apply county-level sign codes that can differ significantly from the City of LA. Cities like Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pasadena, and Calabasas have their own municipal sign codes layered on top, often with design review boards that scrutinize aesthetics in addition to code compliance.
HOAs and master-planned communities add another review layer with their own design guidelines, often more restrictive than the underlying municipal code.We have built monument signs in every one of these jurisdictions over the past four decades, and we handle the entire permit process from initial code research through final inspection -- so you do not lose three months of your project trying to navigate it for the first time.
• LED modules and power supplies. Modern LED modules carry rated lifespans of 50,000 hours or more, but power supplies and individual modules can fail earlier. We replace components proactively at the 7 to 10 year mark on routine maintenance schedules.
• Surface and paint maintenance. A clean wash twice a year and a paint touch-up at the 5 to 7 year mark keep monument finishes looking new. UV is the primary enemy of paint and printed graphics in Southern California -- a clear-coat refresh on faded faces extends color life significantly.
• Tenant panel updates. For multi-tenant directory monuments, tenant turnover is the most frequent maintenance item. Our designs use slide-in or interchangeable panel systems so updates do not require disturbing the rest of the structure.
• Electrical inspection. Annual electrical checks on illuminated monuments catch worn wiring, corroded connections, and failing GFCIs before they become outages.
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Our 3-year warranty (industry standard is 1 year) covers fabrication defects, electrical components, and finish failures from day one. Beyond the warranty period, we offer ongoing maintenance contracts that handle cleaning, panel updates, LED replacement, and paint refresh on a predictable schedule -- which is how the best-looking monuments in our portfolio stay best-looking 10 and 15 years later.
A monument sign is a ground-level freestanding sign, typically built on a solid base of masonry, stone, stucco, or aluminum. Unlike pole or pylon signs, monument signs sit close to the ground, giving businesses a permanent, professional appearance at street level. Most commercial monuments stand between 4 and 6 feet tall and are built to last 15 to 25 years. See the full range of monument types we produce.
Monument sign costs vary based on size, materials, and illumination. Non-illuminated signs typically range from $3,000 to $8,000, while illuminated or multi-tenant monuments run $8,000 to $25,000+. Premium architectural monuments with stone veneer, integrated channel letters, or digital message centers can exceed $40,000. Request a free quote for an accurate estimate on your specific site.
Monument signs sit at ground level on a solid base, giving a low-profile, permanent look. Pylon signs are elevated on one or two poles for maximum height visibility, common near highways and on large-setback parcels. The right choice depends on your zoning, setback distance from the street, and visibility needs - and in many parts of Los Angeles, zoning will only allow one or the other.
Yes. Los Angeles requires sign permits for monument signs, with specific regulations on height, setback from property lines, illumination, and square footage under LAMC Section 14.4. LA County, Ventura County, and individual cities (Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Calabasas) layer their own rules on top, and HOA-controlled properties add a design review step. Signature Signs handles the entire permitting process for clients across LA and Ventura County.
A well-built monument sign lasts 15 to 25 years depending on materials. Aluminum cabinets and HDU foam structures typically run 15 to 20 years; full masonry and stone monument bases often last 25+ years. LED illumination modules carry 50,000+ hour rated lifespans (roughly 10 to 15 years of dusk-to-dawn operation). Our maintenance program keeps long-term performance on track.
Yes. We regularly work from brand standards documents, franchise specifications, and corporate style guides. If you have specific colors, fonts, logo files, or sizing requirements, send them over and we’ll design to match.
Most exterior signs and any sign with electrical components require a permit from your local city or county. Interior signs and temporary banners typically do not. We handle the full permitting process for you, including drawings, applications, and final inspection after installation.
Yes. Many of our projects involve coordinating with landlords, property managers, or HOAs on sign criteria, placement, and approval. We’re used to working within property guidelines and can communicate directly with your property management team if that’s easier for you.
Most projects take 6-10 weeks from first call to installation. The biggest variable is permitting, which can add 2-6 weeks depending on the city. Non-illuminated signs that don’t require permits can often be completed faster. We’ll give you a realistic timeline during your consultation so you can plan accordingly.
At Signature Signs, we understand that the durability and appearance of your signage are paramount, which is why we only use high-quality materials in our projects. For our popular illuminated channel letters, we specifically use 3/16” acrylic and 3M vinyl for vibrant and long-lasting colors, as well as Gemini or Jewelite trim cap for a sleek finish. Additionally, we equip these signs with high-quality, brand name electronic components and LEDs to ensure reliability and efficiency. We believe in honesty and integrity in all our dealings, which means we never promise deadlines we can’t meet, nor do we compromise on quality by using cheap materials.
Permanent signs are backed by a 3-year warranty covering materials, workmanship, power supplies, lighting, and installation. The warranty does not cover incidental damage or vandalism. If something goes wrong within the warranty period, we take care of it. Learn more about our warranty here: https://www.sigsigns.com/warranty
Our crew arrives with everything needed to complete the job. Most installs take one day. We'll give you a time estimate at the start so you know what to expect. After installation, we clean up the site and remove any old signage. If permits were involved, we handle the final inspection as well.
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