_________________________________________________________________________________________ When a new business signs the lease on a new business a commercial space the landlord often includes a section in the lease that explains the sign criteria or approved sign specifications. Often new business owners feel that the sign section includes lots of jargon and new terms that are confusing and difficult to understand. A sign company like SignWorks is experienced in assisting new business owners when translating these sign specifications to ensure fully compliant signs. Following is a summary of some of the typical lease sign restrictions: • Size of exterior channel letters or cabinet signs • Colors for channel letter returns, trim cap and face • Specifications for channel letter raceway, if required • Length of the sign • Type of lighting and whether a lighted sign is required • Colors for the lighting • Paint colors • Backer panel requirements • Mounting hardware • Type of lighting – Front, back, both or hallow • Restrictions regarding when the sign can be installed • Wiring/electrical specifications • Window graphics • Whether Banners are allowed and (if allowed), for what length of time • Pylon sign tenant slots • Monument tenant slots • Responsible party for sign costs • Responsible party for the cost of installation • Responsible party cost of sign removal • Permitting requirements, etc. If you need help understand the sign criteria associated with your lease please give SignWorks a call at 510-357-2000 or you can email us at info@signworks.us.com.