Emporia, VA · City of Emporia

No notary required

Sign/Zoning Permit Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request city review of a proposed sign and provide sign, property, and applicant details.

What this form is

The City of Emporia Sign/Zoning Permit Application collects property owner and applicant contact information, sign dimensions and type, lighting and temporary-display details, and the sign’s location. Applicants attach two sets of blueprints, site plans, specifications, and construction documentation showing existing signage and improvements. The form states that a Building Permit application is also required for permanent signs.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants proposing a sign in Emporia use this form to provide sign details and request city review.

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 document is signed without a notary; the form calls for attached plans and construction documents but identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Sign/Zoning Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide property owner and applicant contact details, sign information, location, and temporary display dates if applicable.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Attach two sets of blueprints, site plans, specifications, and construction documentation, including existing signage and improvements.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Sign/Zoning Permit Application for?
It collects property, applicant, and proposed sign information for city review, including sign type, dimensions, lighting, location, and temporary display dates when applicable.
What attachments does the application require?
Attach two sets of blueprints, site plans, specifications, and construction documentation, including information about existing signage, buildings, and other improvements.
Do I need a notary for the Sign/Zoning Permit Application?
No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs it and attaches the specified plans and construction documents, which the form does not identify as sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the Sign/Zoning Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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