Sign Permits

Broadly speaking, sign permits are required for four types of signs.

• First, on-site wall or ground signs relate to products, services, or activities on property at which the sign is located
• Second, off-site directional signs are intended to provide direction to a property other than where the sign is located
• Third, off-site billboards relate to products, services, or activities on property other than where the billboard is located
• Fourth, temporary signs are allowed for a variety of purposes, as further defined by the Sign Code at Chapter 7 of the Tallahassee Land Development Code.

Keep in mind that the Sign Code isn’t limited to only these four categories. There are additional types of signs defined by the Code. Sign permits can be applied for using the same application and required documentation, with the exception of the off-site directional sign permit, which requires additional information (Off-Site Sign Information Sheet).

Project Details

Please note that the required project details will vary based on each project's unique characteristics.

• Ownership
  • Private
  • Public
• Canopy Roads
• Historical
• PUD
• Downtown Zoning Area
• Class of Building
• Type of Sign
  • Permanent
  • On-Site
  • Off-Site
  • Directional

Project Checklist, Affidavits and Information Sheets

• Checklist
  • Sign Application Checklist
• Affidavits
  • Ownership Affidavit
  • Notice of Commencement
• Information Sheets
  • Document Submission Requirements and Naming Conventions
  • Adopted Codes and Required Code Summary Information
  • Growth Management Department Fee Schedule
  • Off-Site Sign Information Sheet

Trade Permits

Depending on the work being completed, this permit type may require an electrical sub-trade permit.

Review Time Frame

The review time frame for a sign permit is 14 work days.