Digital Media and Arts Pilot Program
Digital Media and Arts Pilot Program
Stakeholder Sessions
Informational sessions for industry representatives will be held in person and virtually starting in August with stakeholders to provide clear requirements for submissions and approvals for this program. If you would like to be a part of this stakeholder process, send us an email to [email protected].
Meetings are open to the public.
On June 12, 2025, the San Antonio City Council approved a two-year pilot Digital Media and Arts (DMA) Program, which will launch on September 15, 2025. The program promotes the City’s Arts and Culture Department by allowing digital signs to include an art component. It is funded through a one-time development fee and a revenue-sharing agreement supporting the arts in San Antonio. Similar initiatives have been successfully implemented in Denver, Atlanta, and West Hollywood.
What areas are included in this program?
The program is composed of eight districts. To view the districts, click on “Other Planning Data” and turn on the layer for “Digital Media and Arts Districts” on the map.
- Alamodome East District
- Brooks City Base District
- Downtown East District
- Downtown South District
- Downtown West District
- Port San Antonio District
- Toyota Field District
- UTSA District
Each district can have a maximum of three signs, for a city-wide maximum of 10 signs. Two of these ten signs will be reserved for City of San Antonio-owned facilities and will undergo a formal proposal process.
How do I apply for this program?
Permit applications are through the BuildSA online customer portal.
Per Chapter 28 of the City Code, someone with an Off-Premise Sign Operator License issued by the City must apply for permits for off-premise signs in the City of San Antonio.
The Development Services Departments of the City of San Antonio and the Port of San Antonio will be responsible for issuing permits in the Port San Antonio District.
CONTACT US
You can reach us anytime by sending an email to [email protected]
MEETINGS