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Did you know free-standing pylon pole signs are one of the best ways to identify your commercial property or business?
These types of signs are very large. They are intended to stand out and attract attention.
Normally you can spot pylon signage from a distance. After all, they are hard to miss. Plus, you can choose to have a simple single pole sign with a cabinet or a custom pylon designed to order.
One with tenants or an attractive theme. Or one set to your location only.
For example, your pole signs can be:
Simple pole with a sign cabinet attached.
Dual pole for larger free-standing pylon signs.
Made to display inter-changeable slide-out tenant panels.
Designed with LED displays and reader boards.
Manufactured to fit your commercial centers theme.
Manufactured with custom neon trim even recessed lighting.
Re-skinned with new flex sign faces.
Made with tough-as-nails lexan acrylic panels.
Retro-fitted into a new pylon sign.
Or as custom as you want to go.
When considering a new free-standing pylon or pole sign you may want a pole sign design that will draw attention to your commercial, private or retail center. Plus, readability will be a key.
Typically, pole signs will act as a towering beacon for your development, mall, commercial, venue or retail center.
Therefore, you may want to consider some of these helpful rules of thumb:
Keep it simple yet appealing.
Simple meaning too much clutter can distract passers-by.
Make sure each tenant panel has room to breathe.
Use LED lighting to save on pole sign service and maintenance cost.
The shopping center anchor will want a much larger marquee.
Custom themes are great especially when brand names are easy to read.
Add an LED reader board or display to promote specials.
Use Neon trim to turn heads.
Make good use of sign codes and set backs.
Why be boring, right? stand out and get noticed.
For example, if you’re a truck stop owner on a major interstate you want a large single or dual pole free-standing sign to attract drivers from far away.
Whereas, gas stations may want to add LED panels that display the current price-per-gallon of gasoline. Pylon signage like this makes it easy to change the fuel price verses old school slide in numbers.
If you’re taking a retail pad parcel for a fast food, restaurant or C-store make sure you have enough allotted signage to code to present your branded Corporate ID on your pole signs.
Las Vegas has very favorable sign codes whereas some cities like Boulder Colorado only allow 4 foot tall pole signs. Can you believe that?
That’s why it can be a good idea to contact an expert in the sign business for some helpful guidance.
What if you’re opening up a new preschool or day care and your location is near a residential neighborhood? You may have sign lighting restrictions you may be unaware of?
Whereas, on the Las Vegas Strip you’ll probably get free reign on just about any type of pylon sign element you want to have designed and deploy.
Sign Companies like Signs West Outdoor can help you verify the local sign code(s) so you know ahead of time on what you will be able to do with your intended pole sign.
And sometimes natural obstructions and extra requirements must be considered. Like landscaping requirements, overhead power lines, ingress, egress and other nearby onsite signage can affect the size and location of your onsite pole signage. Even your design colors and layout can come into play.
It’s true, when you are out driving, take a look around. Ever wonder why some pylon signs stand out in a crowd where others go unnoticed?
Do you notice easy-to-read text and good use of color on those pole signs that catch your eye? Or how about the ones you never see?
If you spot signs that attract your attention, then maybe take note — and ask yourself, why did that sign stand out?
Some easy-to-recognize pole signs are usually:
Fast food pylons
Motel and hotel chains
Fuel and gas stations
Restaurant chain signs
C-Stores
Big Box retailers
Car rental companies
Auto parts stores
Grocery stores
Global brands
Malls and upscale retail
Breakfast or 24/7 restaurants
Creative local small businesses
Famous resorts and casinos
These pole signs stand out because of simplicity, good use of color, brand identification, easy-to-read text, and clean design.
When considering a commercial or retail center pole sign—whether a re-skin, redesign, retrofit, or a new pylon sign—why not incorporate a memorable design instead of a plain white sign face with black letters?
Sure, black text on white is easy to read, but for signage, think bold contrasts—like a yellow background with red text—to grab attention from passing traffic.
Even if adding color, lighting, or extra design features increases the cost, it can be worth every penny in visibility and brand recognition.
With today’s full-color printing and high-resolution LED matrix boards, your pole signs can beautifully display brand colors, photos of your products, or even digital promotions.
So, take advantage of modern sign manufacturing technology—and make your pole sign truly unforgettable.
Not many people know, but unless a shopping center commercial developer or architect included pole signage as part of the master sign plan for their development, one may be stuck with little to no allowable signage.
Most retail center developers include pole sign designs and their onsite locations in the new development plans. However, it’s always a good idea to double-check what is available according to code.
Interestingly, a new shopping center or retail mall may have vast amounts of allocated signage to distribute (based on the total square footage of the development or center).
This means the shopping center management company or owners may reserve some allowable signage to attract major brand tenants, rewarding them with larger storefronts and marquee signage space on pylon signs.
It never hurts to ask the property owner or management company if you can secure a little more sign square footage — or even a higher, larger tenant panel on the main pylon sign — especially if you’re willing to sign a long-term lease.
You might also check whether a smaller on-site monument sign is available, as these are often pre-approved in the original development plans. Sometimes, only the property owner knows these options exist and saves them for future use or for a high-value tenant.
The best solution is to consult with a licensed sign company to confirm what options are available to you.
And if you’re the owner — consider going big with your on-premise pylon signs. After all, your tenants will want their business names to stand out and draw in more customers.
If you’re looking for a:
New free-standing pole sign
Re-skin
Re-furbish
Retro-fit to LED lighting
Drop ship-in pole sign, site survey, and install
New flex face pole sign change-outs
Or different options
Signs West Outdoor can help you find the perfect solution for your signage needs.
Then click the “Get Quote” button up top right now on this page and allow Signs West Outdoor to help you with your free-standing pole signs or existing pylons today.