Sign Permit Submittal Requirments
Sign Permit
Submittal Requirements
There are four main types of signs: attached wall signs, projecting signs, roof signs, and monument/ground/pole signs. Please read
over the requirements below for each sign type. In addition to limitations on sign sizes and setbacks in the Sign Ordinance 2014-406,
there are special sign districts that may have additional requirements. Unsafe signs, flashing/moving signs, portable signs, and signs
attached to trees are prohibited.
Attached Wall signs (limits on projection)
Completed sign application
Building elevation with sign placement height, dimensions, and square footage breakdown
Electrical and/or attachment details
Inspections Required: Electric Rough & Final
Projecting (limits on size)
Completed sign application
Building elevation with projecting sign placement, dimensions, square footage breakdown, dimension of wall
area that sign will be placed on.
Electrical and/or attachment details
Measurement from ground to bottom of sign
Inspections Required: Electric Rough & Final
Roof Signs (limits on size and height)
Completed sign application
Building elevation with roof sign placement, dimensions, square footage breakdown
Electrical and/or attachment details
Height of building, height of sign, and number of stories
Inspections Required: Electric Rough & Final
Monument Sign / Pole Sign / Ground Sign (limits on size, number, and height)
Completed sign application
Site Plan showing the sign location, distance from curb and property lines, utility easements, and location(s) of
existing ground/monument signs
Sign dimensions and square footage breakdown
Foundation plans/footing details, engineered plans required if over 15 feet in height
Electrical Plans
*Note: Sign survey is required at foundation or footing inspection
Inspections Required: Electric Rough, Footing/foundation, Final
This list is not all inclusive and some signs may require additional information. Reface of an existing sign does not require a permit.
Any further sign related questions should be directed to Building Safety Zoning Enforcement Officers at (940)349-8360.
Department of Development Services
Building Safety
401 N. Elm St. Denton, Texas 76201 (940) 349-8360