Johnstown, NY · Fulton County

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Business Sign Application / Permit

This application requests a business sign permit from the City of Johnstown and is completed by the applicant responsible for the proposed sign work.

What this form is

The application requests a City of Johnstown permit for business sign work and records applicant, property owner, subcontractor, project, and sign details. The city issues a permit after the application is complete, the fee is paid, and the proposed work conforms to the Uniform Code; applicants must report changes while the permit is in effect.

Who needs it

A person or business applying for a Johnstown permit for a business sign should complete this application with project and sign information.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to the Code Enforcement Office, 244 North Perry Street, Johnstown, NY 12095. The form lists a $35 fee per sign.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the certification.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Business Sign Application / Permit PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter applicant, property owner, subcontractor, project, and sign information, then sign and date the applicant certification.

  3. 3

    Gather Any Additional Sheets

    Attach additional sheets for subcontractor information if necessary.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application and $35 fee per sign to the Code Enforcement Office at 244 North Perry Street, Johnstown, NY 12095.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Business Sign Application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the certification.
How do I submit the Business Sign Application?
Submit the completed application to the Code Enforcement Office at 244 North Perry Street, Johnstown, NY 12095. The form lists a $35 fee per sign.
What information does the application request?
It requests applicant, property owner, and subcontractor information, plus project details and information about the sign’s number, type, size, materials, mounting, lighting, and location.
When will the city issue the permit?
The form says a permit will be issued when the application is complete, the fee is paid, and the proposed work is determined to conform to the Uniform Code.

Need something notarized?

This Business Sign Application / Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Johnstown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.