An individual, representing a Neighborhood Association, may submit a sign topper design and list of proposed sign locations to the Department of Public Works and Transportation for approval. Approvals are required to insure that signs do not conflict with federally mandated sign standards or impede public safety.

Sign Topper Plan Submittals

To submit a sign topper design and installation plan, contact our Senior Program Manager, Alex Wong (214-670-4654) with the Public Works and Transportation Department Field Operations Division.

The Neighborhood Association must provide the following information in order for the City to approve the plan:

          1. Sign design – to illustrate the sign text, shape and size. Dimension of the topper sign cannot be larger than 24" x 9". The sign colors will be limited to colors that are typical of guidance signs.

          2. Location map - to identify where these signs will be installed. Signs shall be installed only at locations with existing street name signs. Sign toppers are placed on existing poles (2 signs per pole, back to back). Sign toppers are not allowed on traffic signals or flashers.

          3. Sign direction – to identify the street for which the installed sign toppers will be paralleled to.

          4. Sign pole type – to identify the type of existing pole the sign will be mounted on. Typically there are three types of poles:
                    a. round pole with brackets at the top to which the street name signs are fastened.
                    b. round pole with square extension to which the street name signs are fastened.
                    c. square pole with (2) 7/16 inch diameter pre-drilled holes 3", 4" 5" or 6" on center from hole to hole to which the street name signs are attached.

Sign Fabrication and Installation Costs

After the sign topper plan is approved, the City will provide the Association with a cost estimate for sign fabrication and installation. The Neighborhood Association will be responsible for the following costs:

          1. Sign Blanks – The shape of the aluminum sign blank must be cut by a private company. The Association must pay a private company to provide the aluminum sign blanks and cut the custom shape of the signs.

          2. Sign Fabrication – The Association has the choice or paying a private company or the City to fabricate the sign (apply the sign color materials and text). If special colors are required, a private company must be used.  When the M Streets had signs created, they used Diamond Signs (972-554-6781), and each double-sided sign cost around $28, Have extra signs made for replacements due to damage. To have only a few made is very expensive due to the setup charge.

          3. Sign Installation Costs – The association must pay the City to install sign topper signs. Only city staff is permitted to install sign topper signs on public streets.

Sign blanks will need to deliver to Transportation Field Operations at 3204 Canton Street with a check for installation and/or sign fabrication. Checks are payable to the City of Dallas.

Fabrication and installation is normally completed within four to six weeks, weather permitting.

When the street topper sign needs to be replaced due to vandalism, theft or normal wear, the Neighborhood Association shall bear the cost to replace the sign at rates established at that time. The City of Dallas may remove any street topper signs that have become unsightly without replacing the sign.

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