Hanford, CA · Kings County

No notary required

Sign Permit Application

Hanford property owners or their agents use this application to request city review of proposed signs for compliance with zoning requirements.

What this form is

The application lets Hanford review proposed signs for compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. The owner or the owner's agent may submit it, and incomplete applications will not be accepted or acted upon. It asks for owner, contractor, applicant, and project details, including the project address, parcel number, and valuation. Applicants must include three sets of site plans and sign drawings; illuminated signs also require two sets of the completed California Energy Code Title 24 Sign Lighting Form.

Who needs it

A property owner or the owner's agent submits this application when requesting City of Hanford review of proposed signs.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City of Hanford Community Development Department, 317 N. Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230. The form lists phone (559) 585-2580 and fax (559) 583-1633.

About notarization

The form has no notary block; its instructions mention notarizing the signature for mail filing, and list no other sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Sign Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Print or type the owner, contractor, applicant, and project information requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Gather The Required Plans

    Include three sets of the scaled site plot plan and sign drawings; at least one set must be in color.

  4. 4

    Add Lighting Form If Needed

    For illuminated signage, include two sets of the completed California Energy Code Title 24 Sign Lighting Form.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application and required materials to the Community Development Department at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who can submit the Sign Permit Application?
The form says only the property owner or the owner's agent may submit the application.
What attachments are required?
Include three sets of a scaled site plot plan and sign drawings, with at least one set in color. For illuminated signs, include two sets of the completed California Energy Code Title 24 Sign Lighting Form.
Do I need a notary for the Sign Permit Application?
The form has no notary block, but its instructions say a mailed filing must have a notarized signature. It lists no other sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Sign Permit Application?
Submit it to the City of Hanford Community Development Department at 317 N. Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230. The form also lists a phone number and fax number.

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