Drawings
Signage Permit Drawings
Permit drawings for every sign type. The fabricator is ready. We produce the package that gets the permit issued.
Drawings
The permit between you and the sign going up.
Permit drawings for every sign type. The fabricator is ready. We produce the package that gets the permit issued.
Signage permit drawing reference
Sign Types We Permit
Every sign type. Every jurisdiction.
Channel Letters
Individual 3D letters mounted to fascia
Monument Sign
Freestanding ground-mounted structure
Blade Sign
Perpendicular projection from wall
Awning Sign
Fabric or metal canopy with signage
Window Graphics
Vinyl or painted window lettering
What the Building Department Needs to See
Precisely documented.
Built for approval.
Most signs require a permit before installation can begin. Channel letters, monument signs, blade signs, awnings with text, and window graphics all fall under sign permit requirements in most jurisdictions. The building department requires drawings that document the sign location, dimensions, mounting method, structural attachment, illumination type, and wattage before issuing the permit. We produce signage permit drawing packages for every sign type, formatted to the specific requirements of the applicable jurisdiction.
Why It Matters
The sign fabricator is ready to start production. The landlord has signed off. The brand standards are approved. The permit is the only remaining step, and a missed or incorrect drawing detail sends the application back to the start. Jurisdictions vary significantly in their sign permit requirements: some require structural engineering stamps, some require electrical load calculations, some require photometric studies for illuminated signs. We know what each jurisdiction requires and produce packages that move through plan check without unnecessary corrections.
What we document for each sign
- Sign dimensions and area calculation
- Mounting height and clearances from grade
- Illumination type and wattage
- Structural attachment method
- Electrical connection details
- Material specifications
- Site plan showing sign location
How We Work
From specs to submittal.
A signage permit package includes everything the building department needs to review the installation without requesting additional documentation.
Sign Type and Jurisdiction Confirmation
We confirm the sign type, mounting location, jurisdiction, and any design review overlay zones, historical district designations, or specific sign ordinance provisions that apply to the location before production begins.
Site and Building Documentation
We document the building facade, existing sign conditions, property lines, right-of-way setbacks, and all dimensional information needed to produce accurate clearance and location drawings for the sign permit application.
Sign Permit Drawing Production
Complete permit drawing set produced to the building department's sign permit requirements: location plan, elevation drawings, structural details, electrical details where required, and all code compliance documentation.
Submittal Package Assembly
The complete permit package is assembled with all required forms, fees schedules if provided, landlord consent documentation if applicable, and any additional jurisdiction-specific requirements for a complete submission.
Plan Check Response
When the building department issues corrections or requests additional information, we respond directly with revised drawings and written responses until the sign permit is issued.
Deliverables
What you receive.
A complete signage permit package built to the jurisdiction requirements, ready for submission by the sign fabricator or contractor.
Site Plan
Plan view showing the sign location on the property, distances to property lines, right-of-way setbacks, and the building footprint, scaled and dimensioned per the jurisdiction's sign permit requirements.
Elevation Drawing
Building elevation showing the sign location, dimensions, height from grade, horizontal placement, and distance from building edges and adjacent signs.
Sign Detail Drawing
Detail drawings showing sign construction, letter or panel dimensions, total sign area calculation, cabinet depth, and all mounting hardware and attachment details.
Structural Attachment Detail
Structural detail showing the sign attachment to the building or ground structure, including fastener type and spacing, backing requirements, and confirmation of wind load compliance per the applicable building code.
Electrical and Illumination Schedule
Documentation of illumination type, lamp or LED specifications, total wattage, electrical connection method, and any photometric data required by the jurisdiction for illuminated sign permits.
Plan Check Response Package
Written responses to building department plan check comments, revised drawings with revision clouds, and direct code citations, assembled into a complete resubmittal package.
Who This Is For
Built for these clients.
Retail Brands and Franchises
Opening new locations where the landlord has approved the sign design but the building department permit is the remaining step before fabrication and installation.
Restaurant and Hospitality Owners
Installing new exterior signage, blade signs, or awning graphics where a sign permit is required and the fabricator cannot begin installation without the approved permit in hand.
Sign Fabricators and Installers
Fabricators who manufacture and install signs but need a licensed architectural drawing package to submit for the building permit before installation can be scheduled.
Commercial Property Managers
Managing sign permit applications for multiple tenants across a portfolio of retail or commercial properties where signage requirements must meet both jurisdictional codes and property-level criteria.
Common Questions
Frequently asked.
Does every sign require a permit?
Requirements vary by jurisdiction and sign type. Most externally illuminated signs, signs over a certain square footage threshold, and signs mounted to structures require permits. Temporary signs, some window graphics below a size threshold, and certain real estate signs are commonly exempt. We can confirm what applies to your specific sign type and location.
Can you handle sign permits in cities with design review?
Yes. In cities with design review boards or architectural review requirements, signage must receive design review approval before the building permit is issued. We produce drawings to the design review submission requirements and can support the presentation process. Some design review boards require renderings; we can coordinate those separately.
My fabricator has shop drawings. Can you use those?
Yes. If the fabricator has produced shop drawings with dimensions, material specifications, and electrical details, we can use that documentation as the basis for the permit drawings. We incorporate the fabricator's information and produce the permit package format required by the building department.
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- Documentation
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Accurate existing-conditions drawings for renovation, permitting, and real estate.
The permit that lets the sign go up.
Tell us the sign type, location, jurisdiction, and landlord approval status. We handle the drawings and submittal package.