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SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
409/797-3660
planningcounter@galvestonTX.gov
Planning and Development Division
3015 Market, Galveston, TX 77550
www.galvestonTX.gov
I. PROPERTY INFORMATION
___________________________________ _______________________________________________
Street Address/Location, or Legal Description (Lot Number, Block Number, Subdivision)
II. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Property Owner Name Telephone
Mailing Address E-mail Address
Applicant/Representative Name Telephone
Mailing Address E-mail Address
III. NEW SIGN DESCRIPTION
Sign Type:
Sign Measurements:
Detached
(Pole/Monument/Pylon)
Projecting
Other (specify):
_____________________
Width: ____________
Directional (off-site)
Subdivision
Height: ____________
Flat/Wall
Temporary
Area: ____________
Marquee
Under-Canopy
Illumination:
External
Internal
Non-Illuminated
Total Sign Height: ______ For Projecting and Under-Canopy Signs, Distance from Sidewalk to Bottom of Sign: ________
(Including base materials) (Minimum distance is 7.5 feet)
IV. SIGN DESIGN (Wording, Logo Placement, Etc. If necessary, please attach additional sheets)
V. JOB VALUE
What is the value of the sign, including installation costs? $ (Staff reserves the right to request invoices, bids, etc.)
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VI. EXISTING SIGN INFORMATION
Supply information on all signs existing on the property/business below. If none exist, leave blank and initial:_____
Sign Information
Sign #1
Sign #2
Sign #3
Sign #4
Sign #5
Type
Detached, Flat,
Projecting, Roof, Other
Width
Height
Max. Height
# of Faces
VII. LAND USE INFORMATION
___________________________________ _______________________________________________
Present Use(s) and Improvement(s) on Property Proposed Use(s) and Improvement(s) on Property
Is the proposed sign for a new business?
Yes* No
Will this sign replace an existing sign?
Yes No
*Was the property recently purchased?
*Has a request for Certificate of Occupancy
or Certificate of Zoning Compliance been
submitted?
Yes No
Yes No
Is the proposed sign associated with a
Development Services Department case?
Yes No
Please provide Case # associated with
approval.
___________
Will any electrical work be required?
Yes* No
Will any portion of the parking lane,
sidewalk area, or City right-of-way be
blocked during the installation of the sign?
Yes* No
*A separate electrical permit is required.
Please contact the Building Division at 409-797-3620.
Is a site plan attached for each sign?
Yes* No
*A separate temporary License to Use the City right-of-way
permit is required.
Please contact Public Works at 409-797-3643.
*Detached signs must meet 150 miles per hour windload (with 3
second gusts) and foundation plan must have an engineer’s
stamp.
ATTEST: I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct, and further that the permission of the owner and authorized
lessee (if any) of the premises has been obtained for the subject sign. Additionally, the sign does not violate any
applicable deed restrictions or other restrictions on the premises. Having read the restrictions and requirements of the
Article 5 of the Land Development Regulations, the sign is being erected and maintained in compliance with the
ordinance; and
FOR SIGNS THAT OVERHANG THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER
UNDERTAKE AND PROMISE TO HOLD THE CITY OF GALVESTON HARMLESS AND TO INDEMNIFY AND
DEFEND IT AGAINST ALL SUITS, JUDGMENTS, COSTS, EXPENSES AND DAMAGES THAT MAY ARISE OR
GROW OUT OF THE USE OR GRANT OF THE LICENSE TO USE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT,
REGARDLESS OF FAULT.
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Signature of Applicant Date
____________________________________________________________ ________________________________
Signature of Property Owner Date
Planning Division Zoning District: ______ Building Division
Planning: $______________ Historic District Review: $ Building: $ Total Fees:
Accepted by: Date:
Planning Department: $________ Historic Administrative Approval: $________ Building Department: $________ Total:
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