Our duties are:

• Hear and decide all requests, except as provided for in C.C. 3359, for appeals or variances from the application of this Graphics Code;
• Hear and decide all requests, except as provided for in C.C. 3359, for special permits where required by this Graphics Code;
• Hear and decide all requests, except as provided for in C.C. 3359, for approval of a graphics plan and any other action required by this Graphics Code to be heard by the graphics commission;
• Review, except as provided for in C.C. 3359, special graphics control area design criteria and standards proposed for adoption and to make a recommendation to city council;
• Serve as a board of appeals from rulings or procedures of the board of examiners of general and limited sign erectors;
• Review the existing Graphics Code and propose new legislation to be prepared by the department;
• Review all pending legislation pertaining to graphics and make recommendations to city council; and
• Recommend changes to the City Codes pertaining to graphics.

Meetings and Calendar:

• Regular meetings are held as needed - generally on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Public Hearing Room, 757 Carolyn Avenue at 4:15 pm. meetings are subject to cancellation or rescheduling. You are encouraged to contact the Building Office for meeting confirmation.
• 2010 meeting cut-off dates can be found here.
• See Meeting Schedule Below.

Applications: Applications are due four weeks prior to meetings. Applicants should contact the staff representative for information regarding application deadlines and submittal requirements.