Chowchilla, CA · Madera County

No notary required

Sign Application

Businesses or property owners use this application to request city review of a proposed temporary or permanent sign in Chowchilla.

What this form is

The Sign Application provides information for the city to review a proposed temporary or permanent sign, including its location, type, dimensions, materials, and illumination. Applicants submit two sets of drawings with the application. The requirements also call for written Caltrans correspondence when a sign may affect the SR 233 right-of-way and engineered structural calculations for the sign structure.

Who needs it

A business or property owner proposing a sign in Chowchilla should complete this application and provide the required drawings and supporting information.

How to submit it

Submit the application and two sets of drawings to the Community Development Department at 130 South Second St., Civic Center Plaza, Chowchilla, CA 93610. If applicable, include written Caltrans correspondence and engineered structural calculations.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the property owner makes a declaration under penalty of perjury, but no separate notarized attachment is listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Chowchilla Sign Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the project, applicant, property owner, and proposed sign information; obtain the property owner’s required signature.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Drawings

    Prepare two sets of drawings. Include Caltrans correspondence and engineered structural calculations when applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Chowchilla Sign Application ask for?
It asks for project and applicant details, property owner consent, and information about the proposed and existing signs, including dimensions, materials, and illumination.
What must I include with the application?
Submit two sets of drawings showing the sign and its location. Depending on the project, the requirements also call for Caltrans correspondence and engineered structural calculations.
Do I need a notary for the Chowchilla Sign Application?
No. The application is signed without a notary. The property owner makes a declaration under penalty of perjury, and no separate notarized attachment is listed.
How do I submit the Chowchilla Sign Application?
Submit the application and two sets of drawings to the Community Development Department at 130 South Second St., Civic Center Plaza, Chowchilla, CA 93610.

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