Sign types
Pylon & Multi-Tenant Signs
Put Every Tenant on the Map.
When your business or development needs to be seen from a busy roadway or highway, height matters.
Pylon signs are tall, freestanding structures designed to elevate branding above surrounding buildings, vehicles and landscaping, giving motorists more time to identify a property and the businesses located within it.
For shopping centers and commercial developments, multi-tenant pylon signs take that visibility even further by providing one centralized identification system for multiple businesses.
From a single-business pylon to a large multi-tenant development sign, SCA Sign Group can design, fabricate and install a sign that complements the property while giving each brand the visibility it deserves.
Multi-tenant pylon signs
A multi-tenant pylon is more than a list of businesses. It's often one of the first visual impressions customers have of an entire development.
These signs typically feature a primary development or anchor identification area along with individual tenant panels for the businesses located throughout the property.
A well-designed multi-tenant sign creates a clear visual hierarchy so motorists can quickly identify the development, major anchors and individual tenants without the sign feeling cluttered.
Designed for the entire development
Every property is different, which means the layout of a multi-tenant sign should be designed around the development itself.
Depending on the project, the sign can incorporate:
- Shopping center or development identification
- Anchor tenant branding
- Multiple illuminated tenant panels
- Replaceable tenant faces
- Individual tenant logos and brand colors
- Double-sided displays for traffic traveling in both directions
- Electronic message centers
- Decorative architectural elements
- Custom colors, finishes and cladding
The goal is to create one cohesive sign while still allowing each tenant's individual brand to remain recognizable.
How they're built
Pylon and multi-tenant signs begin with the structure.
- Engineered Foundation
- The sign's size, height, wind load and site conditions determine the foundation and structural requirements.
- Structural Steel
- Steel poles and internal framing create the support system for the sign.
- Fabricated Sign Cabinets
- Aluminum cabinets house tenant panels, graphics and illumination.
- Tenant Panels
- Individual tenant faces display each business's branding and can be designed for future replacement as tenants change.
- LED Illumination
- Internal LED systems provide consistent nighttime visibility across the sign.
- Architectural Cladding
- Aluminum, ACM, masonry, stucco, decorative panels and other finishes can transform the supporting structure into an architectural feature.
- Electronic Message Centers
- Digital displays can be incorporated when allowed to provide changing messages, promotions or community information.
- Service Access
- Proper access is incorporated into the design so lighting, electrical components and tenant panels can be serviced or replaced over the life of the sign.
Tenant panels that can change with your property
Tenant turnover is a reality for commercial properties.
Multi-tenant pylons can be designed so individual tenant panels can be updated without replacing the entire sign structure. When a new business moves into the development, the applicable panel can be redesigned, fabricated and installed while the rest of the sign remains in place.
This makes a thoughtfully designed multi-tenant sign a long-term signage system for the property rather than a one-time installation.
Visibility matters
Multi-tenant signs have to communicate information quickly.
Drivers may only have a few seconds to see the sign, recognize a business and decide where to turn.
Our design team considers:
- Viewing distance
- Traffic speed and direction
- Overall sign height
- Tenant panel size
- Letter and logo size
- Color and contrast
- Number of tenants
- Surrounding landscaping and buildings
- Daytime and nighttime visibility
These factors help determine how information should be organized so the sign remains useful as well as visually appealing.
Best for
- Shopping Centers
- Retail Developments
- Mixed-Use Developments
- Office Parks
- Medical Centers
- Industrial Parks
- Business Parks
- Highway Properties
- Entertainment Developments
- Large Commercial Properties
Benefits of multi-tenant pylon signs
- Shared Visibility
- Multiple businesses receive prominent roadside exposure from one sign structure.
- Tenant Recognition
- Customers can identify businesses before entering the property.
- Improved Wayfinding
- A prominent pylon helps motorists recognize the correct entrance and locate the development.
- Individual Branding
- Tenant panels allow businesses to maintain their own logos, colors and brand identities.
- Flexible for Tenant Changes
- Individual panels can be replaced as businesses move in or out.
- Stronger Property Identity
- Architectural elements can tie the sign into the development's buildings, landscaping and overall visual identity.
- Day & Night Exposure
- Internal LED illumination keeps tenants visible after dark.
- Long-Distance Visibility
- The elevated structure helps businesses stand out along busy commercial corridors and high-speed roadways.
For property owners & developers
A well-designed multi-tenant sign is also an important asset for the property itself.
It provides existing tenants with valuable exposure, helps customers find businesses within the development and gives prospective tenants another visible branding opportunity when evaluating a location.
SCA can also help property owners maintain consistency as tenants change by producing replacement tenant panels that fit the existing sign system while accurately representing each incoming brand.
From empty panel to new tenant
When a new tenant moves in, SCA can help take their signage from artwork to installation.
- Review Brand StandardsWe review the tenant's approved logo, colors and signage requirements.
- Design the PanelOur design team creates artwork sized specifically for the available tenant space.
- Coordinate ApprovalsArtwork can be coordinated with the property manager, landlord and tenant before production.
- FabricateThe new tenant face or panel is produced using materials appropriate for the existing sign system.
- InstallOur team removes the previous panel and installs the new tenant identification.
Why choose a pylon sign?
The biggest advantage is simple: visibility.
A properly designed pylon sign gives customers more time to recognize your business or development from the road.
For multi-tenant properties, that same structure becomes a powerful identification system — giving multiple businesses valuable exposure while creating one cohesive landmark for the entire development.
Pylon Signs: common questions
Do I need a permit for my business sign?
Many permanent exterior signs require permits, although requirements vary by city, county, property, and sign type. Some locations also have additional zoning, electrical, engineering, or property-specific requirements.
Does SCA Sign Group handle sign permits?
Yes. We can handle the permitting process for many projects, including preparing required documents, submitting applications, coordinating revisions, and working through the approval process with the appropriate jurisdiction.
Do you manufacture signs in-house?
Yes. SCA Sign Group provides commercial sign fabrication along with installation, allowing us to maintain greater control over quality and the production process.
How long does it take to make a commercial sign?
Timelines vary depending on the type and complexity of the sign. Design approval, landlord approval, permitting, engineering, material availability, fabrication, and installation scheduling can all affect the overall timeline.
How much does a commercial sign cost?
Sign pricing varies considerably based on size, materials, illumination, mounting method, engineering, permitting, installation conditions, equipment requirements, and design complexity. Because commercial signage is highly customized, we recommend requesting a project-specific quote.
Do your signs come with a warranty?
Yes. SCA Sign Group provides a five-year warranty on our workmanship. Certain manufactured components may also carry separate manufacturer warranties.