Abilene, TX · Taylor County
Sign Permit Application
Businesses and contractors use this application to request city approval to erect, alter, add to, or repair a sign in Abilene.
What this form is
Use this application to request approval to erect, alter, add to, or repair a sign in Abilene under the listed zoning, building, electrical, and other city requirements. It asks for the sign address, business name when applicable, sign type, dimensions, setbacks, contractor details, and sign value. Attachments vary by sign type and include sketches; freestanding signs also require a site plan.
Who needs it
A contractor, contractor’s representative, or business owner applying to erect, alter, add to, or repair a sign in Abilene needs this application.
How to submit it
The form lists the Development Services Center at 555 Walnut Street, Room 100, Abilene, TX 79601. It lists fees of 2% of sign value with a $200 minimum for most signs, $500 minimum for off-site signs, and $50 for portable signs.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the required sketches and site plan are attachments, and the document does not call for a notarized or sworn 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
Enter the sign address, sign type and details, contractor information, sign value, and required signature and date.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a dimensioned sketch for all signs, a site plan for freestanding signs, and a sign and façade square-footage sketch for exterior wall signs.
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Submit To The City
Use the Development Services Center address printed on the application. The form lists fees by sign type.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Abilene Sign Permit Application cover?
- It requests approval to erect, alter, add to, or repair a sign. Applicants provide sign details and include attachments required for the sign type.
- What attachments are required for a sign permit?
- All signs require a sketch showing dimensions and structural details. Freestanding signs also require a site plan with the sign location and distances from nearby property lines; exterior wall signs require a sketch showing sign and façade square footage.
- Do I need a notary for the Sign Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Required sketches and a site plan are attachments, and the document does not call for a notarized or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Sign Permit Application?
- The form lists the Development Services Center at 555 Walnut Street, Room 100, Abilene, TX 79601. Check the city website for current contact details.
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