ON-PREMISE SIGN GENERAL APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATIONS FOR ON-PREMISE SIGNS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUBMITTAL
INFORMATONS:
1. PERMI
T FEE: A PERMIT FEE OF $120.00 IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ON-PREMISE SIGN
PERMITS AND SHALL BE PAID PRIOR TO PROCESSING THE APPLICATON. PAYMENT
SHALL BE MADE PAYABLE TO BAY COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION, 840
West 11
th
Street, Room 2350, PANAMA CITY, FL 32401
2. COPY OF DEED AND PID NUMBER: A COPY OF THE DEED WITH FULL LEGAL
DESCRIPTION ALONG WITH THE PARCEL ID NUMBER OF THE PARCEL WHERE THE
SIGN WILL BE LOCATED.
3. COPY O
F LEASE/LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION: IF THE APPLICANT IS NOT THE
OWNER OF THE PROPERTY ON WHICH THE SIGN IS TO PLACED, A COPY OF THE
LEASE AS WELL AS A NOTARIZED LETTER OF AUTHORIZATON FROM THE
PROPERTY OWNER MUST BE PROVIDED.
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THREE SETS OF THE FOLLOWING:
4. SIT
E PLAN DRAWN TO A SCALE OF NO GREATER THAN 1”=40’ WITH A NORTH
ARROW, WHICH SHALL INDICATE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE PARCEL, LOCATION OF
EXISTING BUILDING(S) AND SIGN(S) AND DIMENSIONS OF THE SETBACKS FROM
THE SIDE AND FRONT LOT LINES. ALSO INDICATE LOCATION OF NEW SIGN (S)
SHOWING DIMENSIONS OF THE NEW SETBACKS FROM THE SIDE AND FRONT LOT
LINES.
5. STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS: A SCALE STRUCTURAL DRAWING OF THE SIGN(S) MUST
BE PROVIDED WHICH INCLUDES A CROSS-SECTION DRAWING AND DETAILS OF
ALL CONNECTIONS, GUY-WIRES, SUPPORTS, FOOTINGS, AND MATERIALS USED.
6. BUIL
DING SIGNS: PROVIDE A SCALE DRAWING OF THE BUILDING FACADE
FACING THE ADDRESSED ROADWAY ON WHICH THE PROPOSED SIGN WILL BE
LOCATED. THE DRAWING SHALL INCLUDE ALL DIMENSIONS FOR THE FACADE,
LOCATION AND SIZE OF THE SIGN AND HEIGHT OF THE SIGN ABOVE THE GROUND.
BAY COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION
840 West 11
th
Street, Room 2350
Panama City, Florida 32401
(850) 248-8250 FAX (850) 248-8267
e-mail: planning @ baycountyfl.gov
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CHECKLIST FOR CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS TO AN
EXISTING SIGN
1. Type of sign(s) involved: Free-standing sign ___ Wall sign ___ Both ___
2. Is the existing sign(s) Non-Conforming? Yes ___ No ___
3. Is an increase in size (sq .ft.), height (ft.), mass, or bulk involved?* Yes ___ No ___
If yes, Provide details of proposed increase by illustrating existing and proposed sign,
including dimensions.
For Free-standing Signs:
4. Does the existing sign(s) meet the setback requirement from property line to leading
edge of sign? Yes ___ No___
5. What is the distance (in feet) from the property line to leading edge of sign? _______
6. Total height of sign (in feet): Existing _______ Proposed _______
7. Distance from grade to bottom of sign (in feet): Existing _______ Proposed _______
*Non-Conforming signs shall not be increased in size,
including additional square feet, height, mass, or bulk.
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** THIS PERMIT EXPIRES 6 MONTHS FOLLOWING APPROVAL **
File No: Application Received: _____
(To be completed by Staff) (To be completed by Staff)
(A) APPLICANT/OWNERSHIP INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
I. Applicant Name: ___________________________________________________
The Applicant is the: A) Property Owner _______ or; B) Authorized Agent ______
(If the applicant is an agent, attach a signed statement from the property owner
granting permission for the agent to obtain any necessary permits.)
Applicant Address: ________________________________________________
E-Mail Address:______________________________________________________
Applicant Phone: ( __) _________________ Fax: (___) ___________________
II. Property Owner Name: ______________________________________________
Property Owner Address: ____________________________________________
E-Mail Address: ___________________________________________________
Property Owner Phone: (____) ___________________
III. Sign Contractor Name: _____________________________________________
Sign Contractor Address: ____________________________________________
E-Mail Address:______________________________________________________
Sign Contractor Phone: (____) _____________ Fax: (___) __________________
(B) PARCEL INFORMATION
PARCEL I.D.#: ____________________________________________________
(REQUIRED)
Street Address Where Sign To Be Located: ___________________________________
Current Use Of Property: _________________________________________________
Zoning Designation of Property: ___________________________________________
BAY COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION
840 West 11
th
Street, Room 2350
Panama City, Florida 32401
(850) 248-8250 FAX (850) 248-8267
e-mail: planning @ baycountyfl.gov
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(C) SIGN INFORMATION
I. TYPE OF SIGN
__________ DIRECTIONAL SIGN
Dimensions of Sign Face Area (In Square Feet): ____________________
__________ BUILDING SIGN
Dimensions of Sign Area (In Square Feet): ________________________
__________ SIGN STATUARY
Overall Sign Height (From Top of Statuary to Ground): _______________
Dimensions of Sign Area (in square feet): __________________________
__________ FREE STANDING (POLE)
Overall Sign Height: __________________________________________
Sign Face Clearance (From Bottom of Sign Face to Ground): __________
Dimensions of Sign Area (in square feet): __________________________
PROPOSED SIGN LOCATION
DISTANCES FROM PROPERTY LINES:
Front (Right-of-Way): _______________
Side: ____________________________
Side: ____________________________
(*NOTE: SETBACKS Leading edge of Sign must meet setback requirements.)
*Please list all proposed signs. You may provide information on additional
sheets if necessary.
Applicant’s Signature: __________________________________________________
(Please attach a letter or authorization from property owner if authorized agent is submitting application.)
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE
Application Approved For Transmittal To Builders Services Division: _______________
(Affix Planning Division Stamp and Date)
Application Denied For Transmittal to Builders Services Division: __________________
(Affix Planning Division Stamp and Date)
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Date Application Deemed Incomplete (If Applicable):_______________
Date Application Deemed Complete:____________________________
Date Application Reviewed:___________________________________
Application Reviewed By: ____________________________________
Permissible Proposed
Number of Signs Allowed
Free Standing __________ ________
Wall __________ ________
Total Sign Area Allowed
Free Standing __________ ________
Wall __________ ________
Minimum Distance From Property
Lines (Front, Sides) __________ ________
Sign Height __________ ________
Comments:________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Date Approved: __________________ Date Denied: ______________
Approved By: ____________________ Denied By: ________________
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FORM B35
BAY COUNTY BUILDERS SERVICES DIVISION
SIGN PERMIT CHECKLIST
AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS
Please provide all applicable items listed below. This form is for building permit
purposes and not for Planning Division submittals.
1. _____ TWO COMPLETE SETS OF PLANS, drawn to scale containing the
site plan as approved by Planning & Zoning department.
Construction drawings must indicate compliance with section 3107
of the Florida Building Code.
2. _____ For all billboard or off premise signs in the unincorporated
county, prior to construction, a survey by a licensed surveyor shall
be submitted displaying where the property should be staked at the
edge of the ROW and the location of the site pole. Survey markers
shall be placed by a licensed surveyor staking the edge of the
ROW and the centered location of the support pole. Prior to final
inspection, the applicant shall submit a certified as built plan which
confirms compliance with height and setbacks approved by
Planning and Zoning.
3. _____ For all freestanding signs, property line must be staked and
identified at first inspection. If setbacks are at all questionable, the
inspector will require an as built survey to verify setbacks before
approval.
4. _____ Written approval from your Planning Department (City or County)
5. _____ Complete, notarized Building Permit Application.
6. _____ Verified legal address letter.
_________________________________ Phone:_____________ Cell:______________
Applicant Signature
_________________________________ Date:_____________________________
Print Applicant Name
NOTICE: In addition to the requirements of this permit, there may be additional restrictions applicable to
this property that may be found in the public records of this county, and there may be additional permits
required from other government entities such as water management districts, state agencies, or federal
agencies.
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BAY COUNTY BUILDERS’ SERVICES DIVISION
840 W. 11th Street, Panama City, Fl. 32401
Phone: (850) 248-8350 Fax: (850) 248-8384
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A SIGN
NOTE: IF 180 DAYS ELAPSE WITHOUT AN INSPECTION, THIS PERMIT EXPIRES AND
WILL HAVE TO BE REPURCHASED
Permit No.
Business Name
Contractor/Qualifier
Owner’s Name
Contact Person for this Project
Street Address
Street Address
City
State
City
State
Phone Number
E-mail
Phone Number
E-mail
Job/Site Address
Contractor License Number
Parcel ID No.
Project Type Sign
Description of work to be performed under this permit
_____Illuminated
_____Non-Illuminated
Job Value
Area of 1 side
Height
No. of Signs
Sq. ft.
ft.
Activity-Sign (check one)
( ) on site
( ) off site
( ) portable
( ) temporary
( ) permanent
Plot Plan
Signature of Applicant
Date
Permit Fee
I, certify that the Outdoor Advertising
Sign will meet all the requirements in Chapter 30/ Signs of the Bay County Land Development Regulations. Also, I
realize that 1,500 ft. spacing shall be determined based on valid County permits and a prior permit holder shall have
priority over a later applicant in determining compliance with the spacing restrictions.
Signature of Applicant Date
Signature of Building Official Date
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