{"id":2315,"date":"2026-10-20T08:41:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T12:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/?p=2315"},"modified":"2026-10-20T08:41:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T12:41:47","slug":"custom-city-entrance-signs-municipal-welcome-signs-the-ultimate-design-and-planning-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/custom-city-entrance-signs-municipal-welcome-signs-the-ultimate-design-and-planning-guide\/city-municipality-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom City Entrance Signs &#038; Municipal Welcome Signs: The Ultimate Design and Planning Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A professionally designed municipal entrance sign does more than identify a city boundary. <\/span><span class=\"s2\">A <b>city entrance sign<\/b> is often the first impression visitors, residents, and businesses have of a community. A professionally designed municipal entrance sign can identify a city or town, reinforce community pride, improve the appearance of a major roadway, and create a distinctive gateway into the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">At <b>Best Sign Monuments<\/b>, we design and manufacture high-quality, custom <b>city monument signs<\/b>, town entrance markers, and municipal gateways for communities throughout the United States. Whether your project requires a traditional masonry-style monument, a modern architectural entryway, or a completely custom gateway system, we manufacture durable solutions <b>100% made in the USA<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2317\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2317\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2317\" src=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hartsville-SC-Complete-Front-1024x760.jpg\" alt=\"Hartsville, SC City Gateway Sign Monument\" width=\"640\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hartsville-SC-Complete-Front-1024x760.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hartsville-SC-Complete-Front-404x300.jpg 404w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hartsville-SC-Complete-Front-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hartsville-SC-Complete-Front-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hartsville-SC-Complete-Front-850x631.jpg 850w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hartsville-SC-Complete-Front.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2317\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hartsville, SC City Gateway Sign Monument<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What Is a City Entrance Sign?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">A city entrance sign is a large, permanent sign placed at or near a major entrance into a city, town, municipality, community, or district.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">These signs are commonly called:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">City entrance signs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">City welcome signs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Municipal entrance signs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Municipal welcome signs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Town entrance signs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Town welcome signs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Community entrance signs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Gateway signs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">City gateway signs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Municipal monument signs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">City monument signs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Welcome to the City signs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The purpose is more than simply displaying a name. A well-designed entrance sign can establish a community\u2019s identity and create a recognizable gateway for people entering the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2318\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2318\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2318\" src=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hartsville-SC-City-Gateway-Sign-Monuments-5-Units.jpg\" alt=\"Hartsville, SC City Gateway Sign Monuments - 5 Units\" width=\"800\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hartsville-SC-City-Gateway-Sign-Monuments-5-Units.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hartsville-SC-City-Gateway-Sign-Monuments-5-Units-600x152.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hartsville-SC-City-Gateway-Sign-Monuments-5-Units-300x76.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2318\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hartsville, SC City Gateway Sign Monuments &#8211; 5 Units<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Understanding Municipal Search Terms and Definitions<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">When civil engineers, city councils, and urban planners search for streetscape improvements, they use several interchangeable terms for these structures:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>City Entrance Signs \/ City Welcome Signs:<\/b> Standard perimeter markers deployed at major highway entries.<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Municipal Monument Signs:<\/b> Large-scale, ground-level structures built to blend with local architectural styles.<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Town Entrance Signs \/ Community Gateways:<\/b> Scaled signage frequently used for unincorporated communities, historic districts, and special commercial zones.<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b>Breakaway: <\/b><span class=\"s1\">DOT requires all signage structures to be \u201cbreak away,\u201d meaning if the sign is impacted by a vehicle, it will shear of at ground level and move out of the way, versus flying debris seriously injuring the persons in the vehicle. This has become a liability to the property\/sign owner. Our proprietary breakaway sign system resolves this. More info on our <a href=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/what-is-a-breakaway-sign-dot-requirements-costs-when-you-need-one\/breakaway-signs\/\">Breakaway Article<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2320\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2320\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2320\" src=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sweeny-TX-City-Entrance-Sign-Monuments.jpg\" alt=\"Sweeny, TX City Entrance Sign Monuments\" width=\"840\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sweeny-TX-City-Entrance-Sign-Monuments.jpg 840w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sweeny-TX-City-Entrance-Sign-Monuments-600x285.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sweeny-TX-City-Entrance-Sign-Monuments-768x365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sweeny-TX-City-Entrance-Sign-Monuments-300x143.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2320\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sweeny, TX City Entrance Sign Monuments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Why Your Municipality Should Invest in Custom Entrance Monuments<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Investing in high-end structural signage offers measurable benefits for local economic development and civic health.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Creates a Strong First Impression:<\/b> Visitors view your entrance sign before encountering your downtown corridor, historic parks, or local businesses. A premium monument communicates that the community is well-maintained and economically vibrant.<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Builds Civic and Community Pride:<\/b> Custom signs can integrate official <b>city seals<\/b>, founding dates, historic logos, local imagery, and custom color profiles to become a recognizable local landmark.<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Improves Roadway Aesthetics:<\/b> Expansive state routes and highways often look unfinished without a defined visual anchor. Custom entrance monuments transform ordinary roadsides into official gateways.<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b>Strengthen Community Identity<\/b>: <span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s1\">Cities increasingly use streetscape improvements, landscaping, lighting, monuments, and gateway signs to create a consistent visual identity. Your entrance sign can become part of that identity.<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2325\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2325\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2325\" src=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/City-of-Seminole-Breakaway-Sign-Monuments.jpg\" alt=\"City of Seminole Breakaway Sign Monuments\" width=\"840\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/City-of-Seminole-Breakaway-Sign-Monuments.jpg 840w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/City-of-Seminole-Breakaway-Sign-Monuments-600x166.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/City-of-Seminole-Breakaway-Sign-Monuments-768x213.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/City-of-Seminole-Breakaway-Sign-Monuments-300x83.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2325\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">City of Seminole Breakaway Sign Monuments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Design Configurations: Panels vs. Full Monument Structures<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Choosing the right layout depends heavily on traffic speed, available land, and the target installation site.<\/span><\/p>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Sign Configuration<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Best Suited For<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td3\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Visual Presence<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Key Consideration<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Post-and-Panel Sign<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Low-speed secondary roads, historic walking paths<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td3\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Moderate visibility &#8211; minimalist<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Requires minimal setback; low footprint<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td5\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Architectural Monument Sign<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td6\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Major highways, city gateways, corporate avenues<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td7\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Maximum impact; permanent structural anchorShows wel<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td8\" valign=\"middle\">Shows a well established, thriving community<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2326\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2326\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2326\" src=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/City-of-Port-Wentworth-GA-Breakaway-Curved-Stone-Wall-Sign-Monument.jpg\" alt=\"City of Port Wentworth, GA Breakaway Curved Stone Wall Sign Monument\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/City-of-Port-Wentworth-GA-Breakaway-Curved-Stone-Wall-Sign-Monument.jpg 840w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/City-of-Port-Wentworth-GA-Breakaway-Curved-Stone-Wall-Sign-Monument-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/City-of-Port-Wentworth-GA-Breakaway-Curved-Stone-Wall-Sign-Monument-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/City-of-Port-Wentworth-GA-Breakaway-Curved-Stone-Wall-Sign-Monument-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">City of Port Wentworth, GA Breakaway Curved Stone Wall Sign Monument<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What Should a City Entrance Sign Include?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">There is no single formula for designing a municipal entrance sign. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">However, many successful city gateway signs include some combination of:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>City or Town Name: <\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">The community name should be the most recognizable element.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Welcome Message: <\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Examples include: <\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>WELCOME TO THE CITY OF (NAME). <\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">And if the back side is visible <\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>THANK YOU FOR VISITING!, <\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">or simply the city name with a distinctive municipal design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>City Seal or Logo: <\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">A municipal seal or official logo can reinforce community identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Established Date: <\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Some communities include the year they were founded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Slogan or Tagline: <\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">A community slogan can be incorporated when appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Decorative Elements: <\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Local architectural or historical elements can help make the sign unique. We like to integrate faux masonry using a rock pattern that\u2019s native to the region, or that matches the facility where the sign will be installed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The goal should be <b>recognition in a way that is both welcoming and makes an impression.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2328\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2328\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2328\" src=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/City-of-Davenport-FL-Community-Center-Sign-Monument.jpg\" alt=\"City of Davenport, FL Community Center Sign Monument\" width=\"840\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/City-of-Davenport-FL-Community-Center-Sign-Monument.jpg 840w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/City-of-Davenport-FL-Community-Center-Sign-Monument-383x300.jpg 383w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/City-of-Davenport-FL-Community-Center-Sign-Monument-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/City-of-Davenport-FL-Community-Center-Sign-Monument-300x235.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2328\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">City of Davenport, FL Community Center Sign Monument<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>How Large Should a City Entrance Sign Be?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">There is no universal size for a city entrance sign. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">The appropriate dimensions depend on the location and the municipality\u2019s requirements. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Factors include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Roadway speed<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Distance from approaching traffic<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Traffic volume<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Available property<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Required setback<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Sign regulations<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Visibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Landscaping<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Sign height restrictions<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Available budget<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">A sign that looks perfect in a design rendering may not be appropriate for the actual roadside location. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">That\u2019s why the site should be considered during the design process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2324\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2324\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2324\" src=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rappahannock-Large-Sign-Monument-e1792499047133.jpg\" alt=\"Rappahannock Large Sign Monument\" width=\"840\" height=\"538\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2324\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rappahannock Large Sign Monument<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Custom Materials and Architectural Elements<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Your gateway sign should complement your local landscape. We utilize high-grade, weather-resistant materials to replicate traditional building styles without the high maintenance costs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Faux Stone &amp; Brick Masonry:<\/b> Provides the classic look of real stone or brick masonry but features lightweight cores that reduce shipping and installation costs.\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Dimensional Lettering:<\/b> Raised, routed, or custom-cut lettering profiles that maximize legibility from high-speed roadways.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2321\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2321\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2321\" src=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shelbyville-TN-Faux-Sandstone-Slab-Design-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"Shelbyville, TN Faux Sandstone Slab Design Monument Sign\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shelbyville-TN-Faux-Sandstone-Slab-Design-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shelbyville-TN-Faux-Sandstone-Slab-Design-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shelbyville-TN-Faux-Sandstone-Slab-Design-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2321\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shelbyville, TN Faux Sandstone Slab Design Monument Sign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2322\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2322\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2322\" src=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shelbyville-TN-Gateway-Sign-Monuments-Faux-Stacked-Stone-Columns-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"Shelbyville, TN Gateway Sign Monuments - Faux Stacked Stone Columns\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shelbyville-TN-Gateway-Sign-Monuments-Faux-Stacked-Stone-Columns-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shelbyville-TN-Gateway-Sign-Monuments-Faux-Stacked-Stone-Columns-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shelbyville-TN-Gateway-Sign-Monuments-Faux-Stacked-Stone-Columns-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2322\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shelbyville, TN Gateway Sign Monuments &#8211; Faux Stacked Stone Columns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the best sign materials to use for outdoor commercial grade signage, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/best-sign-monuments-product-details.php\">Sign Monument Product Details<\/a> page and our <a href=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/the-best-materials-for-commercial-grade-exterior-signs-a-complete-guide\/technical-data\/\">Best Materials Article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Designing a City Entrance Sign Around Your Community<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The best municipal entrance signs don\u2019t look like generic signs with a city name added to them. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">They look like they belong to the community. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Consider incorporating recognizable elements such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Local architecture<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Historical symbols<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">City colors<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Municipal logos<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Regional materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Local landmarks<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Community history<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Landscape design<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Existing streetscape elements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">For example, a historic community may benefit from traditional masonry and dimensional lettering, while a newer city may prefer clean architectural lines and modern metal fabrication.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2323\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2323\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2323\" src=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hemphill-TX-Township-Sign-Monument-After-Public-Works-Installed.jpg\" alt=\"Hemphill, TX Township Sign Monument After Public Works Installed\" width=\"840\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hemphill-TX-Township-Sign-Monument-After-Public-Works-Installed.jpg 840w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hemphill-TX-Township-Sign-Monument-After-Public-Works-Installed-426x300.jpg 426w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hemphill-TX-Township-Sign-Monument-After-Public-Works-Installed-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/BSMblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hemphill-TX-Township-Sign-Monument-After-Public-Works-Installed-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hemphill, TX Township Sign Monument After Public Works Installed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Why Buy Direct From the Manufacturer?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">A municipal sign project can involve multiple parties, including designers, sign companies, contractors, engineers, installers, and local permitting authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Working directly with the <b>manufacturer<\/b> can simplify the process. This save great time, and more importantly <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">SAVES CITY FUNDING!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">At Best Sign Monuments, we manufacture custom monument signs rather than simply reselling someone else\u2019s standard product. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">That gives you a direct connection to the people responsible for producing the sign. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">We can help with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Sign design<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Dimensions<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Construction details<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Graphics<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Manufacturing<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Permit documentation<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Engineering coordination when required<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Delivery<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Installation coordination<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Our goal is to produce a sign that looks right, is built for the intended application, and fits the requirements of the project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>How Much Do City Entrance Signs Cost?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">There is no single price for a city entrance sign. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">A small municipal welcome sign may cost substantially less than a large architectural monument with masonry, lighting, custom metalwork, engineering, landscaping, and installation. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">The final price can depend on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Overall size<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Structural requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Foundation<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Graphics<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Dimensional lettering<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">City logo<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Lighting<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Engineering<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Installation<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Site conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Shipping<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Landscaping<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Permit requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">For that reason, municipalities should request a <a href=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/online-quote-form.php\"><b>custom quote<\/b><\/a> based on the actual project rather than relying on a generic online price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>How to Order a Custom City Entrance Sign<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Complete our online contact form and upload a copy of your most recent City Emblem or shield. Our design team will walk through your community on Google Earth to get a feel for things. We will inspect the seas where existing city entrance signs are located, traffic speed, setback, etc. We take many factors into account in our proposals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">We will offer you a complementary design to present to the Board along with pricing and all available municipality discounts. We also offer discounts on multiple units if ordered at the same time. Keep in mind we retain records to reproduce an exact match on future sign monument units as your community grows.<\/span><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/online-quote-form.php\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"entered lazyloaded aligncenter\" title=\"Get Your Free Quote Now By Answering A Few Simple Questions.\" src=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/images\/get-quote-button-animated.gif\" alt=\"Get Your Free Quote Now By Answering A Few Simple Questions.\" width=\"322\" height=\"90\" border=\"0\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/bestsignmonuments.com\/images\/get-quote-button-animated.gif\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">We at <strong>Best Sign Monuments<\/strong> <em>love what we do<\/em>.<br \/>\nWe welcome the opportunity to serve YOUR community, and look forward to working with YOU!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A professionally designed municipal entrance sign does more than identify a city boundary. 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