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Sign Permit Application
Application must be completed in ink. Submitting plans, please provide two copies and 1 digital copy.
Contact Building Permits and Inspections (912)389-3423 for assistance.
Submit your Sign Permit Application via email at rwparker@cityofdouglas.com
or in person at 224 E. Bryan St.
Site Address: _ Parcel #: _
Business Name:
Applicant Name: Email: _
Phone: _ Valuation of Job (Include Labor, Materials, Profit): $
Complete Description of Work:
New Sign/Awning Replace Existing Sign/Awning Alteration to Existing Sign/Awning
Freestanding/Ground Fascial/Wall Projecting Sign Off -Premises/ Billboard
Under Canopy Sign Specialty Sign
Non-illuminated Internally Illuminated
Externally Illuminated Temporary/Banner
Temporary Sign ___________-____________
Start Date End Date
Sign Face #1
Width =
ft.
Height = ft. Overall Height = ft. Depth = ft.
Total Area = sq. ft. Lot Width = ft. Building Width = ft. Wall/Window Projection = ft.
Freestanding/Ground Sign: Distance from Edge of Sign to Right-of-Way = ft.
Sign Face #2
Width =
ft.
Height = ft. Overall Height = ft. Depth = ft.
Total Area = sq. ft. Lot Width = ft. Building Width = ft. Wall/Window Projection = ft.
Freestanding/Ground Sign: Distance from Edge of Sign to Right-of-Way = ft.
Project Site
Description of Work
Proposed Work
Type of Sign
Sign Dimensions
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Is the sign within a Historic District? Yes No
If yes, has a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) been issued? Yes No
If Yes, plans must be approved by the Historic Preservation Officer and a
copy of the COA must be provided.
If No, contact the Community Development Director at (912) 389-3433.
Is the sign within a Downtown Development District? Yes No
If yes, has a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) been issued? Yes No
If Yes, plans must be approved by the Historic Preservation Officer and a
copy of the COA must be provided.
If No, contact the Community Development Director at (912) 389-3433.
Is sign within an easement? Yes No
If Yes, provide a copy of easement and/or written authorization for placement
of sign.
If No, must provide proof of ownership for location.
Company: _ Business Phone: _
Contact Name: Cell: Email: _
Company: _ Business Phone: _
Contact Name: Cell: Email: _
I hereby certify that I have answered all of the questions contained herein and know the same to be true and correct. All work performed under
this permit must comply with State law and local ordinances. Further, I understand that any permit issued, based upon false information or
misrepresentation provided by the applicant, will be null and void and subject to penalty as provided by law and ordinance.
Printed Name of Applicant (Not Company Name) Signature of Applicant Date
Certificates, Permits and Agreements
Sign Contractor
Electrician
Applicant Certification
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signature
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All Required Additional Approvals
Sign & Canopy Permit Check List
This checklist must be completed and submitted with each permit application. Please check every item as either “Y” for items that are included with
the application, “N” for items that are not included with the application or “NA” for items that are not applicable to this application. Items without an
“N” checkbox are minimum requirements initially due with the application if applicable.
Y N
N/A
Signed Application
Complete Application Check List (This Form)
Proof of Ownership of Location, Copy of Easement or Written Authorization for placement of sign.
Special Inspections or Sign Requirements.
Two Identical sets of legible construction plans. (Must be signed and Sealed by a registered engineer if a
stand-alone sign is over 10 feet tall.)
One digital copy of all design plans. (PDF Format)
Georgia Dept. of Transportation’ Sign Permit. (Required if adjacent to a state or federal highway.
Y N
N/A
Approved Site Development Plans, if applicable.
Approved Certificate of Appropriateness
Denial of Permit Appeals Decisions from City Commission.
Please note: Supplemental information may be required during plan review to address deficiencies.
STATEMENT OF APPLICATION COMPLETENESS:
Pursuant to the requirements established by Georgia Law Section §8-2-26, I am submitting all documents checked
“Y” above for
review and approval.
To facilitate compliance with this law, I am certifying that I understand all of the information and supporting
documents required for a
complete application, and I hereby certify one of the following, as it applies to this
application:
All required documents are complete and included with this submittal. I understand the City will determine
the
completeness of this application and notify me of their finding within five business days.
or
One or more documents required for a complete submittal are not included with this application. I request
that the
City begin the plan review process for this application while the outstanding items are completed. I
acknowledge that
the plan review times outlined in Georgia Law Section §8-2-26 will not apply and the
permit cannot be issued until
the remaining documents are submitted, reviewed and approved by the City.
Signature of Applicant
Printed Name of Applicant Date
Required Forms & Documents
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signature
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Zoning District: Street Type:
Height Allowed: Area Allowed:
COA
Approved:
Permit #___________________
Total Permit Cost: $
Plans Reviewed and Approved by:
Building Inspector:
Date:
Signature
Community Development Director: Date:
Signature
Building Inspector
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