Permanent Sign Permit
Sign Application Process in iMS
Review and Prepare
Review
Please review the following information:
- Commercial Zoning Districts (B-2, B-3, B-4, PBD):
- Wall Signs – One wall sign per street frontage, up to 10% of the wall area with a maximum of 200 square feet.
- Freestanding Signs – Each site is allowed one monument sign, 140 square feet, maximum height of 14 feet.
Industrial Zoning Districts (I-1 and I-2):
- Wall Signs – One wall sign per street frontage, up to 10% of the wall area with a maximum of 200 square feet.
- Freestanding Signs – Each site is allowed one monument sign, 80 square feet, maximum height of 10 feet.
For signs in other zoning districts, please see the sign code or call 763-717-2748.
General Requirements for Permanent Signage:
- Monument signs must have a 10 foot setback from the property line.
- A monument style sign is a freestanding sign containing a solid or enclosed base. The base is constructed of material complementary to the building. Width of the base is to be a minimum of 2/3 the width of sign face.
- No signs are permitted in the public right-of-way.
- A permit is required for all signs listed above.
- Permit fee is $30 plus $.50 for every square foot.
- Off-site signage is not permitted, except for approved billboards.
Prepare
The following information and documents are needed for upload during the online application process. Please note, documents need to be in a PDF format (other accepted formats are DOC, DOCX, JPEG, and PNG).
- Dimensions of Walls and Proposed Sign
- Dimensions of Existing Wall Signs Proposed to Remain (wall signs only)
- Graphic Rendering (proposed sign)
- Graphic of Wall (with dimensions, wall signs only)
- Site Plan (freestanding signs only)
- Letter from Property Owner Authorizing the Application (PDF) (from property owner if not included on rendering)
- Permanent Sign Permit Application Fee - $30 plus $0.50/square foot (due prior to permit issuance)
For application requirements for billboards, please contact the Planning Department at 763-717-2748.
Create an Account
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Please Note:
Contractors applying for permits on behalf of a homeowner must setupan iMS Account and a Pro Accountbefore continuing with the permit process.Are you a new user?
If no, continue to step 3 on the left.If yes, create an account.
Please Note:
Contractors applying for a permit on behalf of a homeowner must setup a User Account and then a Pro Account.
Homeowners doing your own work may setup a User account only.New users to the system need to create an account. Please select create an account.
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Having trouble creating an account? Detail instructions are available here, iMS account creation information.Already have an account?
Create a PRO AccountA PRO account is for contractors that require any city or state license or registration.
Please note, Architects are able to apply for a permit for new commercial buildings without being a PRO account.
Creating a Pro Account in iMS
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Apply
Once you have gathered the necessary documents above and have created an account, you are ready to begin the online application process.
Please note the following:
- Once the application is started, the system will not allow you to go back to a previous page, you must continue through the entire application.
- Once you have completed and uploaded all required documents, a review page allows you to go back and edit any part of the application.
- Any question or upload with a red asterisk (*) is required.
Review and Payment Process
- Permanent Sign Permit Application Fee - $30 plus $0.50/square foot (due at application submittal)
- Application Review Period - One Week
- Advertising Structure Permit (NEED LINK)
Freestanding signs and billboards over 10 feet in height require an Advertising Structure permit from the Building Inspections Department.