Franklin, VA · City of Franklin
Application for Zoning Clearance and Sign Permit
Property owners or agents use this application to request zoning clearance and a sign permit for a proposed sign in Franklin.
What this form is
The application requests zoning clearance and a sign permit for a sign, and states that all sections must be completed for the application to be considered complete. It asks for applicant, property, owner, business, contractor, sign type, size, location, and construction cost details. Include two copies each of the site plan and sign details; submit an electrical permit if the sign requires electricity.
Who needs it
Property owners or agents applying for zoning clearance and a sign permit should complete this application for each sign.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Department of Community Development Planning – Building Inspections – Zoning, 207 West Second Avenue, Franklin, Virginia 23851. The form lists office numbers 757-562-8580 and 757-562-8682.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner or agent signs and dates the application, and no notarized attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the zoning clearance and sign permit application.
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Complete Every Section
Fill in all sections, including applicant, property, sign, and owner or agent information.
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Gather Required Documents
Include two copies each of the site plan and sign details. Submit an electrical permit if the sign requires electricity.
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Submit To The Department
Submit the completed application and accompanying documents to the department at 207 West Second Avenue, Franklin, Virginia 23851.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the zoning clearance and sign permit application?
- Property owners or agents use it to apply for zoning clearance and a sign permit for a sign in Franklin.
- What must accompany the application?
- Include two copies of a site plan showing the sign location and two copies of sign details. If the sign requires electricity, submit an electrical permit.
- Do I need a notary for the sign permit application?
- No. The owner or agent signs and dates the application; no notarized attachment is listed.
- How do I submit the sign permit application?
- Submit it to the Department of Community Development Planning – Building Inspections – Zoning at 207 West Second Avenue, Franklin, Virginia 23851.
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