Pismo Beach, CA · San Luis Obispo County
Sign Permit Application
Businesses and property applicants use this application to request approval for new, altered, or replaced outdoor commercial signs in Pismo Beach.
What this form is
Pismo Beach requires a sign permit for new, altered, or replaced outdoor commercial signs. The application replaces the general Land Use Application for sign permit requests and asks for applicant and property details, existing and proposed sign information, and a signed certification. Applicants must also provide plans and supporting materials, such as a site plan, building elevations, sign drawings, and, when applicable, owner authorization or other listed approvals.
Who needs it
A business, property owner, or other applicant proposing a new, altered, or replaced outdoor commercial sign in Pismo Beach needs this application.
How to submit it
Upload the completed application and required materials as PDFs through the Online Permit Portal. The city sends an invoice after upload, and the application is not considered submitted until payment is received.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs the certification, and any owner authorization is submitted as a signed letter or email.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Sign Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information, list existing and proposed signs, describe each proposed sign, and sign and date the certification.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the required site plan, building elevations, sign drawings, and any applicable additional materials. Upload all materials as PDFs.
- 4
Submit Through The Portal
Upload the application and materials through the Online Permit Portal, then pay the invoice sent by the city.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Sign Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the certification without a notary. If the applicant is not the property owner, submit a signed owner authorization letter or email.
- Who uses the Pismo Beach Sign Permit Application?
- A business, property owner, or other applicant uses it to request a permit for a new, altered, or replaced outdoor commercial sign in Pismo Beach.
- How do I submit the Sign Permit Application?
- Upload the completed application and required PDF materials through the Online Permit Portal. The city sends an invoice after upload, and payment is required for the application to be considered submitted.
- What plans and materials are required?
- The application lists a site plan, building elevations, and sign drawings. It also lists additional materials that may apply, including owner authorization, sign program materials, management approval, and photos.