Title 16 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 16.18 — UNIFORM SIGN CODE
El Cerrito Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · El Cerrito
16.18.010 - Uniform Sign Code—Adoption.¶
The sign code for the city, sometimes referred to as "the USC," is the Uniform Sign Code, 1997 Edition, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, except as amended and supplemented in the manner set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. 99-4 Div. IX (part), 1999.)
16.18.020 - Section 303(4) added—Political sign exemption.¶
Section 303(4) is added to the USC, to read:
(4)
Political signs.
(Ord. 99-4 Div. IX (part), 1999.)
16.18.030 - Section 304 amended—Fees.¶
Section 304 of the USC is amended to read as follows:
Fees required by the city for permits shall be established in the city's Master Fee Schedule.
(Ord. 99-4 Div. IX (part), 1999.)
16.18.040 - Sign permit means building permit.¶
The words "building permit" shall be substituted for the words "permit" or "sign permit" wherever the latter words appear in the USC.
(Ord. 99-4 Div. IX (part), 1999.)
16.18.050 - Sign regulations.¶
The city's sign regulations are contained in Chapter 16.36 of this code. No building permit shall be issued for any sign unless and until such sign has been approved pursuant to the procedures set forth in Chapter 16.36.
(Ord. 99-4 Div. IX (part), 1999.)
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