Des Moines, WA · King County
Signs Special Use Permit Application (Temporary Signs Only)
This application requests a special use permit for temporary signs and is completed by a business, property owner, contractor, or agent.
What this form is
Use this application to request a special use permit for temporary signs at a listed location in Des Moines. It asks for business and site details, contact information, sign location and type, and installation, event, and removal dates. Applicants must also provide a site plan showing the sign location and an illustration with the sign’s dimensions and text.
Who needs it
A business, property owner, contractor, or agent seeking approval for a temporary sign at one of the listed locations should complete this application.
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 application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the temporary signs special use permit application.
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Complete the Application
Enter business and site information, contact details, sign location and type, and installation, event, and removal dates.
- 3
Prepare Sign Details
Provide a site plan showing the sign location and an illustration with the sign’s dimensions and text.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Signs Special Use Permit Application cover?
- It is for special use permit requests for temporary signs. Applicants provide project details, select sign types, identify the location, and describe the sign.
- What should I include with the application?
- Provide a site plan showing where the sign will be located and an illustration of the sign or signs with their dimensions and text. These may be included in the space provided or on an attachment.
- Do I need a notary for the Signs Special Use Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not request a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Signs Special Use Permit Application?
- The form does not provide submission contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
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This Signs Special Use Permit Application (Temporary Signs Only) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Des Moines form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.