Sign Permit Application Page 1 of 5 Revised 1/8/2015
www.JohnsCreekGA.gov
678-512-3200
11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30097
SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
BUSINESS INFORMATION (please print)
Johns Creek Occupational Tax Certificate No.: ____ ______(Must provide number to submit for wall/awning/canopy signs)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Site Address of Proposed Sign Suite City State Zip
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Business / Subdivision Name Business Owner / Manager Phone
PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION (please print)
Owner: Owner / Agent Signature: ____________________________
Property Owner Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________ Fax: _____________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (Please provide copy of Occupational Tax Certificate)
Contractor: Contractor License No. ______________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________ Fax: _____________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________
Will contractor install sign? Yes No
SIGN INFORMATION
Sign Type
Sign Dimension & Area
Height Above
Grade
Ground Sign setback
from R.O.W.
Proposed
Signage
Freestanding Sign
Construction Sign
Awning Sign
Canopy Sign
Wall Sign
Internal Sign
Directory Sign
Other
(W) ___ x (H)
Area:
* Existing
Signage
Freestanding Sign
Construction Sign
Awning Sign
Canopy Sign
Wall Sign
Internal Sign
Directory Sign
Other
(W) x (H)
Area:
*Are there any EXISTING sign(s) located on the building or property? No Yes. If yes, please explain what will happen to the
existing sign(s):
*If EXISTING sign(s) are to be removed, please complete and submit with the application the “Existing Signage Removal Affidavit.”
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APPLICANT SIGNATURE:
I hereby certify that there are no existing signs except those indicated on this application or that any sign(s) required for removal will be removed before
any new sign(s) are installed. I hereby certify that all information provided herein is true and correct and I acknowledge compliance with all requirements
of the zoning district. I am aware of Article XXXIII: Signs, and agree to comply with the City of Johns Creek Zoning Ordinance.
Date: ______ / ______ / ______
Applicant Signature: Business Owner or Owner’s Representative
Permit No.: Zone District: Case No.
TOTAL FEE: $
Signs (valuation per square foot)
Permit Fees Based on Valuation
(Total Valuation)
FEE
Wall mounted - $50
Free-standing - $100
$1 to $500
$23.50
$501 to $2,000
$23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.50 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
$2001 to $25,000
$69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Incomplete or illegible applications CANNOT be accepted. A non-refundable $25 administrative fee is due at
the time of submittal. The administrative fee will be applied towards the total permit fee.
FREE STANDING SIGN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
I. Two (2) site plans to scale showing the street address of the property upon which the subject sign is to
be located, the proposed location of subject sign on subject property, the distance of the proposed sign
from the subject property’s boundaries and Right-of-Way, and all existing structures or buildings on the
subject property.
II. Two (2) sets of sign details, including a proposed color scheme of sign, scaled elevation of the size and
height of the proposed sign from ground level and adjacent street level.
III. The square foot area per sign and the aggregate square foot area if there is more than one (1) sign
face shall be provided by the applicant.
IV. For wall signs, in addition to the abovementioned requirements, please provide Two (2) sets of building
elevations with dimensions (width & height).
V. The owner(s) of the property, or his/her agent, must sign-off on the application, granting the applicant
permission for the placement, maintenance, size, and height of the subject sign to be placed on the
property. The application CANNOT be accepted without the property owner’s signature and consent.
VI. If an existing sign is to be removed, please complete and submit the “Existing Signage Removal
Affidavit” with the Sign Permit application.
WALL & CANOPY SIGN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
I. Two (2) sets of building elevations with dimensions (width & height).
II. Two (2) sets of sign details, including a proposed color scheme of sign and scaled elevation of the size
of the proposed sign.
III. The square foot area per sign and the aggregate square foot area if there is more than one (1) sign
face shall be provided by the applicant.
IV. The owner(s) of the property, or his/her agent, must sign-off on the application, granting the applicant
permission for the placement, maintenance, size, and height of the subject sign to be placed on the
property. The application CANNOT be accepted without the property owner’s signature and consent.
V. If an existing sign is to be removed, please complete and submit the “Existing Signage Removal
Affidavit” with the Sign Permit application.
For additional information, guidelines and sign regulations, please review Article 33 of the City of Johns Creek
Zoning Ordinance by following this link
http://library.municode.com/HTML/14551/level3/PTIICOOR_APXAZO_ARTXXXIIISI.html.
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DEFINITIONS:
Wall Sign. Any sign attached parallel to a wall, painted on the wall surface or erected and confined within the
limits of an outside wall of any building or structure, which is supported by such wall or building and which
displays only one sign surface. No wall sign shall extend more than six (6) inches from any wall, building, or
structure.
Freestanding Sign. Any sign supported by structures or supports that are placed on, or anchored in the ground,
and that are independent from any building or other structure. A permanently affixed sign which is wholly
independent of a building for support with a base of a width not less than the width of the sign face. The base
of the sign face shall be flush with the supporting base, and the supporting base shall be flush with the ground
and extend the full width of the sign. Except for subdivision entrance signs, freestanding signs may not be
constructed before the principle building is on a lot.
Freestanding sign structure/base materials shall be constructed of brick or stone with a base of at least
two (2) feet. Any sign panels on a sign shall have a uniform background color and material. All
freestanding signs shall display the property address in numbers at least six (6) inches in height but not
more than twelve (12) inches in height. The numerical address shall not be considered part of the sign
face and shall not count against the allowable sign square footage (Article 33, Section 25.E.).
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www.johnscreekga.gov
678-512-3200 ~ (fax) 678-512-3303
11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30097
EXISTING SIGNAGE REMOVAL AFFIDAVIT
This affidavit must be completed if existing signage must be removed in order to be authorized for any new signage. Please complete
this affidavit, attach it to your Sign Permit application, and submit it to the City of Johns Creek, Community Development Department.
Project/Business Name ____________________________________________________________ Unit/Suite/Phase ______________
Sign Permit Number  Business License Number 
The signers of this affidavit hereby acknowledge that any existing signs that must be removed to qualify for new or additional
signage must be removed prior to completion of new signage as authorized by the issuance of the Sign Permit.
Property Owner
Property Owner’s Printed Name 
Property Owner’s Signature _________________________________________________________ Date
Business Owner/Representative
Business Owner’s Printed Name 
Business Owner’s Signature _________________________________________________________ Date
Sign Contractor
Sign Contractor’s Printed Name 
Sign Contractor’s Signature __________________________________________________________ Date