Smithfield, VA · Isle of Wight County

No notary required

Sign Zoning Permit Application

This application requests a Town of Smithfield permit to alter, erect, demolish, move, repaint, or replace a sign and is completed by the applicant.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for sign work in Smithfield. It asks for the sign address, owner and contractor details, existing and proposed sign information, and the applicant’s contact information and signature. The form requires structural plans and a site plan or plat for all signs; it also states that a separate building permit must be secured from Isle of Wight County Building Inspections and that the $30 sign permit fee is paid when the permit is issued.

Who needs it

Anyone applying to alter, erect, demolish, move, repaint, or replace a sign in the Town of Smithfield needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to the Planning and Zoning Department at 310 Institute Street, P. O. Box 246, Smithfield, VA 23431. The form lists the department’s phone and fax numbers but does not give an email or portal.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Sign Zoning Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter applicant, sign, owner, contractor, and proposed sign details, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Plans

    Include one set of structural plans and one copy of a site plan or plat.

  4. 4

    Submit to the Department

    Submit the application and plans to the Planning and Zoning Department at the address printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Sign Zoning Permit Application?
No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Sign Zoning Permit Application?
Submit it to the Planning and Zoning Department at 310 Institute Street, P. O. Box 246, Smithfield, VA 23431.
What attachments does the sign permit application require?
The form requires one set of structural plans and one copy of a site plan or plat for all signs.
Does the application mention a sign permit fee?
Yes. It lists a $30 sign permit fee and says all fees must be paid when the permit is issued.

Need something notarized?

This Sign Zoning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Smithfield form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.