What does the Half Moon Bay Sign Permit Application request?

It requests approval for a permanent or temporary sign and asks for applicant and property details, estimated work cost, and supporting drawings.

Who needs to complete this sign permit application?

A property owner or the owner's representative seeking approval for a sign in Half Moon Bay completes the application.

Do I need a notary for the Sign Permit Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary and requires no notarized or sworn attachment; it asks for the applicant’s signature and owner initials.

How do I submit the Sign Permit Application?

Submit it to the Community Development Department at 501 Main Street, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The form states that a sign permit fee is charged at submittal.

Half Moon Bay, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Sign Permit Application Form

Property owners or their representatives use this application to request approval for a permanent or temporary sign in Half Moon Bay.

What this form is

The application requests sign permit approval and asks for owner, applicant, sign maker or installer, and property details, along with the sign type and estimated work cost. Before submitting, applicants are asked to inquire about a pre-application meeting and provide four sets of drawings, including site plans, elevations, and a colored rendering. A sign permit fee is charged at submittal.

Who needs it

Property owners or their representatives seeking approval for a permanent or temporary sign in Half Moon Bay need this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Community Development Department at 501 Main Street during the stated Monday–Friday window of 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A sign permit fee is charged at submittal.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires no notarized or sworn attachment, only the applicant’s signature and owner initials.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Sign Permit Application Form.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the owner, applicant, sign maker or installer, property, sign type, and estimated work cost details; sign and date the application.
3
Gather The Drawings
Prepare four sets of drawings, including site plans, sign and building elevations, and a colored rendering with samples of materials and colors.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and drawings to Community Development at 501 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; a fee is charged.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Half Moon Bay Sign Permit Application request?: It requests approval for a permanent or temporary sign and asks for applicant and property details, estimated work cost, and supporting drawings.
Who needs to complete this sign permit application?: A property owner or the owner's representative seeking approval for a sign in Half Moon Bay completes the application.
Do I need a notary for the Sign Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary and requires no notarized or sworn attachment; it asks for the applicant’s signature and owner initials.
How do I submit the Sign Permit Application?: Submit it to the Community Development Department at 501 Main Street, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The form states that a sign permit fee is charged at submittal.

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