Paw Paw, MI · Van Buren County
Sign Permit Application
Property owners or contractors use this application to request a Paw Paw zoning permit for a permanent or temporary sign.
What this form is
This application requests a zoning permit for a permanent or temporary sign in Paw Paw; a building or electrical permit may also be required. It asks for contractor, owner, property, parcel, and sign details, and requires a lot diagram and proof of ownership. Sign proof is also required for signs in the CBD, DOD, or PUD district, and the form includes applicant and owner certifications.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors seeking a Paw Paw zoning permit for a permanent or temporary sign should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; its affidavit-style certification asks the applicant and owner to sign and date, but gives no separate sworn or notarized step.
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 the requested contractor, owner, property, parcel, and sign information.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach a lot diagram and proof of ownership; include sign proof if the sign is in the CBD, DOD, or PUD district.
- 4
Sign And Date
Have the applicant and owner sign and date the certification.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Sign Permit Application?
- Property owners or contractors seeking a Paw Paw zoning permit for a permanent or temporary sign can use this application.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a lot diagram and proof of ownership. Sign proof is also required if the sign is in the CBD, DOD, or PUD district.
- Do I need a notary for the Sign Permit Application?
- No. The form has applicant and owner signature and date lines but no notary block or separate sworn step.
- How do I submit the Sign Permit Application?
- The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Sign Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.