Poway, CA · San Diego County
Temporary Sign Permit Application
Businesses and event organizers use this application to request city approval for temporary signs in Poway.
What this form is
The application requests a Temporary Sign Permit for temporary signage, including grand opening, special advertising, and community special event signs. It asks for business or event details, the sign location and type, display dates, and contact information. Applicants must include the listed site plan and sign elevations, plus any other materials required for their sign type.
Who needs it
Businesses and event organizers seeking approval for temporary signs should complete this application, except for signs identified as not requiring a permit.
How to submit it
Submit the application in person at the Development Services Department public counter or by mail to 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, CA 92064. The document recommends in-person submission.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies compliance by signing and dating the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Temporary Sign Permit Application from the City of Poway website.
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Complete the Application
Provide the business or event name, sign location and type, contact information, and proposed display dates.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the site plan and sign elevations, along with any additional descriptions or building elevation required for your sign type.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it in person at the Development Services Department public counter or by mail.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Sign Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Temporary Sign Permit Application?
- Submit it in person at the Development Services Department public counter or by mail to 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, CA 92064. The document recommends submitting in person.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- Include a detailed site plan showing each requested sign’s location and type, and a detailed elevation for each sign. Additional descriptions or building elevations may be required for certain sign types.
- Is there a fee for a Temporary Sign Permit?
- The application’s accompanying frequently asked questions state that there is no fee for a Temporary Sign Permit.
Need something notarized?
This Temporary Sign Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Poway form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.