Douglas, GA · Coffee County
Sign & Canopy Permit Application
Businesses and applicants use this form to request a city permit for new, replacement, or altered signs and canopies in Douglas.
What this form is
The application requests project and site details, sign type and dimensions, proposed work dates, and applicant and contractor contact information. Applicants must complete and submit the accompanying checklist and applicable supporting documents, such as construction plans and proof of ownership or written placement authorization. The form also asks about historic and downtown districts, easements, and required approvals.
Who needs it
A business or other applicant proposing a new, replacement, or altered sign or canopy in Douglas should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and checklist to the Building Inspections & Permits Division, 302 S. Madison Avenue, Douglas, GA 31533. Required drawings can be sent by mail or electronically to [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Sign & Canopy Permit Application and its accompanying checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the project, site, sign dimensions, contact, and proposed work information; sign and date the applicant sections.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Complete the checklist and include applicable plans, ownership or placement documents, and approvals.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and checklist to the Building Inspections & Permits Division. Drawings may be mailed or emailed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Sign & Canopy Permit Application for?
- It is used to request a permit for new, replacement, or altered signs and canopies and to provide project details and supporting documents.
- What documents accompany the application?
- Complete the required checklist and include applicable documents, such as construction plans, proof of ownership or written placement authorization, and required approvals.
- How do I submit the Sign & Canopy Permit Application?
- Submit the application and checklist to the Building Inspections & Permits Division at 302 S. Madison Avenue, Douglas, GA 31533. Drawings may be mailed or emailed to [email protected].
- Do I need a notary for the Sign & Canopy Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
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This Sign & Canopy Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Douglas form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.