Poway, CA · San Diego County
Sign Permit Application and Frequently Asked Questions
Property owners and applicants use this application to request city review of proposed signs and submit the plans required before permit processing.
What this form is
Use this application to request a sign permit from the City of Poway. The form says plans and required submittal items must be received before permit processing begins; depending on the construction, a building permit may also be required. It asks for applicant and property-owner contact information and signatures, and requires scaled plans showing the proposed sign's location, appearance, colors, materials, lettering, and dimensions.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives applying for sign approval should complete the application and provide the required plans.
How to submit it
Submit the application electronically through poway.org/onlineservices with the required plans. The form says application fees apply, with an invoice generated after the application is deemed complete.
About notarization
This application does not require a notary; the applicant and property owner or representative sign and date it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Poway sign permit application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant and property-owner contact details, then sign and date the applicable certification.
- 3
Gather The Required Plans
Prepare one accurately scaled set showing the proposed sign's location, elevation, colors, materials, lettering style, and dimensions.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and plans electronically through poway.org/onlineservices; application fees apply.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Poway sign permit application?
- No. The application does not require a notary; the applicant and property owner or representative sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Poway sign permit application?
- Submit the application electronically through poway.org/onlineservices with the required plans. The city generates an invoice after the application is deemed complete.
- What plans must accompany the sign permit application?
- Submit one set of accurately scaled plans showing the sign's exact location, the building or structure elevation, and the sign's color, materials, lettering style, and dimensions.
- Can I submit a sign permit application without plans?
- No. The form requires plans before permit processing, and says plans must be prepared and accurately scaled or the application will not be accepted.
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