Do I need a notary for the sign permit application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. A representative must attach written verification of the owner’s permission or power of attorney.

Who can file a sign permit application?

The property owner may file, as may a person with the owner’s power of attorney or permission, or an attorney representing the owner.

What materials must I include with the application?

The instructions call for three sets of folded 11-by-17-inch plans, sign specification sheets, elevations, and a completed application and questionnaire. Additional information may be required.

How do I submit the sign permit application?

Submit the original application and required materials to the Planning Department at 200 South 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060.

Santa Paula, CA · Ventura County

No notary required

Sign Permit Application and Questionnaire

Property owners and authorized representatives use this application and questionnaire to request approval for new or altered permanent signs in Santa Paula.

What this form is

Santa Paula requires a sign permit for new permanent signs and alterations to existing signs on commercial or residential property, including permanent window signs. The application asks for property and owner details, proposed and existing sign information, and signatures; applicants must also provide plans, sign specification sheets, and elevations. A Master Sign Plan has additional requirements, and planning approval is required before applying for building permits.

Who needs it

Property owners or representatives with the owner’s permission need this application before installing a new permanent sign or altering an existing sign.

How to submit it

Submit the original application and required materials to the Planning Department, 200 South 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060. The instructions require three sets of folded 11-by-17-inch plans and list a design review fee of $261 per sign or a $3,000 Master Sign Plan deposit.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; an authorized representative must attach written verification of the owner’s permission or power of attorney.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Sign Permit Application and Questionnaire PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the property, owner, sign company, and proposed and existing sign information; sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare three sets of folded 11-by-17-inch plans, sign specification sheets, elevations, and any required owner authorization.
4
Submit To The Planning Department
Submit the original application and required materials to the Planning Department at 200 South 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the sign permit application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. A representative must attach written verification of the owner’s permission or power of attorney.
Who can file a sign permit application?: The property owner may file, as may a person with the owner’s power of attorney or permission, or an attorney representing the owner.
What materials must I include with the application?: The instructions call for three sets of folded 11-by-17-inch plans, sign specification sheets, elevations, and a completed application and questionnaire. Additional information may be required.
How do I submit the sign permit application?: Submit the original application and required materials to the Planning Department at 200 South 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060.

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This Sign Permit Application and Questionnaire doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Santa Paula form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.