Ottawa, OH · Putnam County
Sign Permit Pre-Application Form
Property owners or applicants use this form to request a sign permit and provide details about the sign, its location, and the proposed work.
What this form is
This pre-application form collects information about a proposed sign, including its type, size, cost, location, distance from property lines, and whether it is in a flood zone. The document says a sign requiring a permit must be approved before placement or construction, and applications for new or modified signs must include detailed drawings showing dimensions, design, structure, and location.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking a permit for a sign on a zoned lot use this form before the sign is placed, constructed, or modified.
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 form is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the application must include detailed sign drawings.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Sign Permit Pre-Application Form for Ottawa.
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Complete the Application
Enter applicant details, sign type, cost, dimensions, location, and other requested information.
- 3
Gather Sign Drawings
For a new or modified sign, include detailed drawings showing its dimensions, design, structure, and location.
- 4
Submit to the City
Submit the form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Ottawa sign permit pre-application request?
- It asks for applicant and contractor or architect details, sign type, cost, dimensions, proposed location, distance from property lines, and whether the sign is in a flood zone.
- Do I need a notary for the Sign Permit Pre-Application Form?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the form without a notary. Applications for new or modified signs must include detailed drawings showing dimensions, design, structure, and location.
- How do I submit the Sign Permit Pre-Application Form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments are required for a new or modified sign?
- The form says an application for a new sign or modification of an existing sign must include detailed drawings showing the sign’s dimensions, design, structure, and location.