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New Signage Rules for North City Development

Original title: RESOLUTION PC 26-5212 FOR A MASTER SIGN PROGRAM (CSP19-00003) TO GOVERN THE DESIGN, TYPE, AND DETAILS OF ALL SIGNAGE PROPOSED FOR THE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN AREA, KNOWN AS NORTH CITY. LOCATION/APN: THE NORTH CITY PORTION OF THE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN AREA, LOCATED SOUTH OF STATE ROUTE 78 AND CARMEL STREET, NORTH OF BARHAM DRIVE AND DISCOVERY STREET, EAST AND WEST OF TWIN OAKS VALLEY ROAD AND WEST OF THE SPRINTER RAIL LINE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF AN EXISTING AREA EAST OF THE SPRINTER LINE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS PORTION OF BLOCK 58, MAP 806, RANCHO LOS VALLECITOS DE SAN MARCOS; MAP NO. 15997, MAP NO. 16126, MAP NO. 16126, MAP NO. 16246, PARCEL MAP NO. 2617, PARCEL MAP NO. 20991, PARCEL MAP NO. 2786, PARCEL MAP NO. 21264, AND PORTIONS OF NORTH CITY DRIVE, JUNE WAY, CAMPUS WAY, AND INDUSTRIAL STREET. ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.: 220-202-12 THROUGH -69 and 221-110-09 THROUGH -78. CASE NUMBER: MASTER SIGN PROGRAM (CSP19-00003)

May 18, 2026

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What this does

Property owners and businesses within the North City development area must comply with these new design standards for all future signage, affecting how they advertise and identify their locations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners in North City

Owners must adhere to the new design and type standards for any signage installed on their properties.

Businesses in North City

Businesses are required to follow the Master Sign Program guidelines for all storefront and directional signage.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 18, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This resolution establishes a for the North City area within the University District. It sets specific design, type, and placement standards for all future signage in this development zone.

Key Facts

  • Resolution PC 26-5212 creates a Master Sign Program (CSP19-00003) for the North City portion of the University District.
  • The program dictates the design, type, and technical details for all proposed signage in the area.
  • The affected area is bounded by State Route 78 and Carmel Street (north), Barham Drive and Discovery Street (south), and Twin Oaks Valley Road (east/west).
  • The area excludes existing properties located east of the Sprinter rail line.
  • The resolution covers specific Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 220-202-12 through -69 and 221-110-09 through -78.
  • The resolution includes specific land maps: Block 58, Map 806, Map 15997, Map 16126, Map 16246, Parcel Map 2617, Parcel Map 20991, Parcel Map 2786, and Parcel Map 21264.
  • Public infrastructure segments included are North City Drive, June Way, Campus Way, and Industrial Street.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this affect my existing sign?
The resolution governs signage proposed for the area; you should consult the full text of the to see if it applies to existing structures or only new installations.
Where exactly does this apply?
It applies to the North City portion of the University District, specifically defined by the listed Assessor's Parcel Numbers and street boundaries near the Sprinter rail line.

Why It Matters

Property owners and businesses within the North City development area must comply with these new design standards for all future signage, affecting how they advertise and identify their locations.

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Standardization of North City Aesthetics

The creation of a Master Sign Program indicates a move toward strict visual uniformity for the North City development area.

North City

Connected Entities

otherRESOLUTION PC 26-5212“The official identifier for this legislative action.”Map →
otherCSP19-00003“The case number assigned to the Master Sign Program.”Map →
locationNorth City“The specific geographic area subject to the new signage regulations.”Map →
organizationPlanning Commission“The governing body responsible for reviewing and approving the resolution.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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