Blaine, WA · Whatcom County
Sign Permit Application
Businesses, property owners, and sign contractors use this application to request a Blaine sign permit and provide details about proposed and retained signs.
What this form is
Use this application to request a sign permit from the City of Blaine. It asks for applicant, property, contractor, and sign information, including proposed and existing sign types and sizes. Applicants must submit three sets of plans with site, elevation, support, illumination, and sign design details; Central Business District applications also address downtown design standards.
Who needs it
Businesses, property owners, and sign contractors applying for a Blaine sign permit should complete this application and provide the required plans.
How to submit it
Submit the application and required plans to Community Development Services, 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000, Blaine, WA 98230. The $50 fee, plus $25 for each additional sign beyond three, is due upon submittal.
About notarization
No notary is required; the applicant or owner signs and dates the acknowledgment, and the form lists plans as supporting materials without requiring notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the City of Blaine Sign Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, property, contractor, and sign details, including the types and sizes of proposed and retained signs.
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Gather Required Plans
Prepare three sets of plans with the site, elevation, support, illumination, and sign design information listed on the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and plans to Community Development Services at the address on the form, with the fee due upon submittal.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Sign Permit Application?
- No. The applicant or owner signs and dates the acknowledgment. The application lists required plans as supporting materials but does not require them to be notarized.
- How do I submit the Sign Permit Application?
- Submit the application and required plans to Community Development Services at 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000, Blaine, WA 98230. The fee is due upon submittal.
- What plans must accompany the application?
- Submit three sets of plans showing site details, sign and building elevations, support structure, illumination method, and a colored copy of the sign design. Central Business District applications have additional design-standard details.
- What is the sign permit application fee?
- The form lists a $50 fee for up to three signs and $25 for each additional sign. The fee is due upon submittal.