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Sign Permit Regulations, Processes and Ordinances

Application Processing:

Our goal is to process sign permit applications within 5-days. Incomplete applications cause lengthier review periods, impacting the city's ability to maintain the 5-day review standard. The requirement for submittal of complete applications prior to review ensures applications are processed as expeditiously as possible.


The city will not process sign permit applications unless they include the following:

  • Business License # (all tenant and business signs)

  • Approval of property owner for all tenant signs

  • Sign permit application

  • Site plan

  • Elevation plan

  • Specifications (text, illumination, materials, etc.)

Key Resources

Sign Permit Application
(PDF/101kb/2pp)

Sight Distance Triangles
(PDF/117kb/6pp)

Sign Permit Questions?

Digital Submittals  

Digital Sign Permit Application to be submitted with the E-application process.

Sign Ordinance
Article VIII. Sign Ordinance
 (pdf/558kb/77pp)


Changes to Sign Ordinance

Case Number Description Planning Commission City Council
14-TA-2008
 Terra Verde Sign Amendment

Approved
6-TA-2008 Planned Regional Center (P.R.C.) Signs Text Amendment Approved     Approved
12-TA-2006
 Temporary Signs located on public property and in public Right-of-Way Approved Approved
13-TA-2006
 Temporary Signs located on Private Property Denied
7-TA-2005
 Scenic Corridors sign regulations changes effective Nov 5th, 2005 Amended


Regulations for Specific Sign Types

Master Sign Plans

Master Sign Plans (MSPs) can typically be processed through a Staff Approval process; for larger projects a full Development Review Board approval may be required.


Questions on how to obtain a sign permit or code information?

Please contact Current Planning Staff at 480-312-7828 or e-mail: signs@scottsdaleaz.gov

Key Resources

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