Amherst, NY · Erie County
Temporary Sign Permit Application
Businesses use this application to request permission to display a temporary sign at their Amherst premises for an eligible purpose.
What this form is
This application requests authorization to display a temporary sign for purposes such as a new business, limited activities, or replacement of a sign during construction. Applicants enter their business and contact information, sign dates, sign dimensions, type, location, and illumination details, and select an eligible permit category. The form lists fees and maximum display periods for the categories; the Building Department completes the authorization decision.
Who needs it
A business seeking to display a temporary sign at its premises for one of the permit categories listed on the application needs this form.
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 and dated without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Temporary Sign Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter applicant and business details, sign dates, sign specifications, location, and illumination information; sign and date the application.
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Review Supporting Materials
The application does not list attachments; check with the city for any additional materials it may require.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Temporary Sign Permit Application request?
- It requests authorization to display a temporary sign for an eligible purpose, and asks for business details, display dates, sign specifications, location, and illumination information.
- Who uses this temporary sign application?
- A business seeking to display a temporary sign at its premises for a category listed on the application, such as a new business or sign replacement during construction, uses this form.
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Sign Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not list a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Temporary Sign Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.