Edenton, NC · Chowan County
Sign Permit Application
Businesses or sign owners use this application to request review of proposed signage by Edenton’s Planning Department.
What this form is
Use this application to provide information about proposed signs, including their type, dimensions, location, height, illumination, and anchoring. It also requests business, sign owner, property owner, and sign erector or contractor details. The application asks for an illustration of the proposed signage, a site plan showing its location, and a $50 review fee; it notes that building and wiring permits may also be needed.
Who needs it
A business or sign owner seeking review of proposed signage can complete the application, with a property owner or authorized representative signing it.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Planning Department at PO Box 300, 400 S. Broad Street, Edenton, NC 27932. Attach the proposed signage illustration, site plan, and $50 review fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form asks for the property owner or authorized representative’s signature and date and lists no sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Sign Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the business, proposed sign, sign owner, property owner, and sign erector or contractor information.
- 3
Gather The Attachments
Attach an illustration of the proposed signage and a site plan indicating its location; include the $50 review fee.
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Submit To The Planning Department
Submit the application and attachments to the Planning Department at PO Box 300, 400 S. Broad Street, Edenton, NC 27932.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Sign Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated by the property owner or an authorized representative without a notary. The form lists no sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Sign Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Planning Department at PO Box 300, 400 S. Broad Street, Edenton, NC 27932. Include an illustration of the proposed signage, a site plan showing its location, and the $50 review fee.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for business and sign details, such as sign type, dimensions, location, height, illumination, and anchoring, along with owner and sign erector or contractor contact information.
- Does this application replace building or wiring permits?
- No. The form says this is not a building or wiring permit and that those permits must be obtained from the building inspector before construction or erection, if applicable.
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