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New Wayfinding Signs Are Coming to Belmont
You may start noticing something new along Belmont’s streets over the next few weeks. The City is preparing to install the first phase of the new signs developed through our Signage & Wayfinding Program, adopted by the City Council in December 2024.
Over the next three weeks, new wayfinding signs will begin appearing along key corridors and at important destinations around town. The signs will help direct people to places such as the Twin Pines Civic Center, parks, shopping areas, parking facilities, and other community destinations.
But this project is about more than simply telling you where to turn. While our phones can get us from Point A to Point B, good wayfinding helps us understand where we are. The new signs are designed to create a consistent look throughout Belmont, make it easier to navigate whether you're driving, walking, biking, or taking transit, and add elements that reflect Belmont's character and sense of place.
The installation is the next step in a multi-year effort that included community workshops, surveys, commission discussions, and collaboration with the City Council Placemaking Subcommittee and Hunt Design. It also builds on the City's Public Art Master Plan and the Belmont Village Specific Plan streetscape guidelines.
So, if you see a new sign going up, take a second look. It's a small addition to the streetscape, but collectively these signs will help make Belmont easier to navigate, more welcoming, and a little more distinctly Belmont.
Visit our interactive map to track where the signs will be installed throughout Belmont.
Nominations are Open for Beautiful Belmont & Community Service Awards
The City of Belmont is thrilled to announce that nominations are open for the 20th Annual Beautiful Belmont Award and the Community Service Award. These programs celebrate residents, businesses, and groups who enhance Belmont’s community and quality of life.
The Beautiful Belmont Awards recognize outstanding contributions in property improvements, including enhancements to buildings, landscaping, lighting, and signage.
The Community Service Award honors Belmont residents who demonstrate exceptional volunteerism, leadership, and a commitment to improving our community. Nominees should exemplify qualities such as selfless leadership, community involvement, and role-model behavior.
Nominations for both awards are due by October 26 at 5 p.m., and the awards will be presented at the City Council meeting on Dec. 8. For more details on each program or to access nomination forms, please visit www.belmont.gov/BBAwards, www.belmont.gov/CSAward, or contact the Constituent Services Office at 650-595-7414.
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Public Meetings
City Council
Tuesday, October 13
7 p.m.
City Council
Tuesday, October 27
Canceled
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Find Your Future Here
The City of Belmont is hiring! Explore opportunities to join Team Belmont by clicking below.
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Mark Your Calendar
Join Us for Belmont Centennial Fest
Join us on October 24 to celebrate Belmont's 100th birthday! The day will start off with a car parade at 1:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 1040 Alameda de las Pulgas, which will end with a car show on Sixth Ave and Ralston, followed by a time capsule ceremony at 3:30 p.m. in front of the Twin Pines Senior Center and Parks and Recreation Office. Directly following, join us in Twin Pines Park for the festival portion of the day filled with live music, food trucks, Alpha Acid, games, and more! We will close out the night with a drone show at 7:30 p.m.! Learn more at www.belmont.gov/100years!
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Belmont Boo Bash
Join us for a spooktacular evening on Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30-7 p.m. in Twin Pines Park! This free, family-friendly event includes our Trunk or Treat, where families can stroll among decorated vehicles to collect candy, as well as explore haunted buildings, dance to live music, and enjoy bites from local food trucks. We hope to see you there!
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Development Corner
ADU Fair for Homeowners
The ADU Resource Center San Mateo County is hosting a free ADU Fair at the Burlingame Community Center on Sunday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet a curated group of ADU industry professionals, including architects, general contractors, lenders, and more. You'll hear informative presentations from these experts and gain valuable insights from an ADU specialist about what you can build. After the morning session, you'll have the opportunity to visit ADUs recently completed by participating contractors. Reserve your spot here.
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Infrastructure Insider
Stormwater Master Plan Update Public Presentation
Learn about Belmont's draft Stormwater Master Plan Update! Join us on October 15 at 6 p.m. for a presentation that will provide an overview of the City's existing stormwater system, identify infrastructure deficiencies and improvement needs, and discuss potential projects and their prioritization.
Ahead of the meeting, we encourage you to explore our interactive StoryMap to learn more about Belmont's stormwater infrastructure and share your feedback. You can register for the meeting here.
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In Our Community
SSMC 2027 Sustainability Awards Nominations Open
Do you know someone who’s making a big difference in creating a more sustainable future for San Mateo County? Honor their impact by nominating them for the 2027 Sustainability Awards! Nominations for the Sustainability Awards, Youth Sustainability Award, and Green Building Award are open until October 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Community Farm Gathering Event
The Farm House restaurant is hosting a special community Farm Gathering event celebrating art, music, books, food, and community. Talented authors will share their stories, five new artists will showcase their artwork, and Julia Veil and David Kelly will be performing. The event is Oct. 18 from 5-7 p.m. and costs $20 at the door, which includes a complimentary glass of wine, hors d'oeuvres, and live music.
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