FORM: TEMPSIGN-1
CITY OF LACEY
Community Development Department
420 College Street SE
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-5642
Temporary Sign Permit Application
Type of Display (check one): ( ) Grand Opening Display ( ) Construction Sign ( ) Special Event Sign
( ) Sandwich Board Sign ( ) Banner(s) ( ) Sandwich Board/Feather Sign for Multi-Tenant Centers
Applicant __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Business Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Business Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Business Phone _______________________________________
Dates of Sign Display ___________________________________ to ___________________________________
Grand Opening Display means temporary signs such as banners, posters, strings of lights, clusters of flags, balloons, or other air or
gas filled structures, and searchlights. Grand Opening Displays are allowed for one week only to announce the opening of a
completely new enterprise or the opening of an enterprise under new management. All materials shall be removed immediately
upon the expiration of the seven days. Special restrictions apply to the use of searchlight, please check with the Community
Development Department for more information.
Construction Signs are those used to identify architects, engineers, contractors or other individuals/firms involved with construction
of a buildings or to announce the character of the building or the purposed for which it is intended. May only be installed once a
building permit has been issued. Size restrictions apply.
Public Special Events Signs may be displayed for no more than 30 days prior to an event. Special events are defined as circuses,
carnivals, festivals, or other similar events. Size restrictions apply.
Private Special Events Signs may include posters, banners, strings of lights, clusters of flags, balloons, or other gas filled fixtures may
be displayed on private property no more than four times per year not exceeding 30 total days.
Banners may be displayed for a maximum of 30 days twice per calendar year. A maximum of two banners may be displayed during
this 30-day period. Banners must be constructed of durable materials and well maintained, flush or wall-mounted and tacked down on all
four corners, and be no larger than 10% of the wall area the banner is located.
Sandwich Board Signs shall be permitted only for businesses that primarily cater to pedestrians (see requirements in LMC
16.75.100.H.) and the sign may only be pedestrian-oriented in nature. The sign shall be no larger than 9 square feet and 3 feet wide.
The sign must be located no further than 12 feet from the business entrance. Only one sign is permitted per business. The sign may
only be displayed during business hours and must be located in a well-lit area if business hours extend past daylight hours. Sign
placement must maintain a 5-foot corridor on the sidewalk, not obstruct entrances, stairs, handicap ramps or be located within the vision
triangle. Sandwich Board Signs must be constructed out of durable materials and be well maintained. Sandwich Board Signs and Feather
Signs for multi-tenant centers are allowed provided they comply with LMC 16.75.100.H and I. Contact the City of Lacey for more
information.
I have read the above and understand the restrictions that apply to my temporary signs. I understand that violation of the sign regulations
may result in sign removal or monetary penalties.
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Applicant’s Signature Date
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