Sign Permit

Select the Type of Sign Permit You Need:

Sign Permit – Temporary Sign Permit – Grand Opening Sign Permit

Steps to Obtaining a Sign Permit:

1. First you must meet all requirements of Grimes County, if they require a permit, you must obtain this first.
2. Once you have met all Grimes Co. requirements for placement of your sign, the following city requirements must be met:

• You will need to submit a site plan showing property lines and dimension from property line to sign.
• You will need submit plans and elevation of the proposed sign with dimensions.
• Engineering drawings may be required.
• Sign permits are valid for one year.

Your Sign will be inspected by the City Inspector.  If your Sign is constructed according to the approved plans, a city permit will be issued.

FEES:

Suspended Sign: $25.00
Wall Sign < 160 sq. ft.: $35.00
Wall Sign > 160 sq. ft.: $50.00
Ground Sign < 160 sq. ft.: $50.00
Ground Sign > 160 sq. ft.: $75.00
Multi Tenant Sign: $100.00
Pole Sign over 40ft.: $150.00
Inspection Fee for Electric Signs: $35.00
Inspection Fee for Non Electric Signs: $10.00

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ON PERMIT FEES

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Steps to Obtaining a Temporary Sign Permit:

• Temporary signs shall be displayed for a period of 60 days or less.
• A total of two (2) temporary signs may be permitted for each business frontage.
• If wall mounted, any temporary sign will count toward the 60 percent maximum coverasge limit.
• If attached to the ground, the sign shall not exceed ten square feet in area.
• Any sign which the sign face altered, or replaced must apply for a new permit

You must fill out and submit a Temporary Sign Permit Application.

You must submit a site plan with your Application.

A Temporary Sign Permit is valid for sixty (60) days from the date you indicate on your application.

FEES: 

$25.00 for 60 days

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ON PERMIT FEES

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Steps to Obtaining a Grand Opening Sign Permit:

You must fill out a Grand Opening Sign Permit Application.

You must submit a site plan with your Application.

Grand Opening Signs shall be displayed for a period not to exceed 45 days.

FEES:

$25.00 for 45 days

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ON PERMIT FEES

 Download Grand Opening Sign Permit Application

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