Sign Submittal, Review, Permits and Inspections
Submittal and Review
In addition to the sign permit application, a detailed sign and construction package shall be submitted (see Required Information). Sign permits are reviewed for zoning, size, design, placement, building and electrical code compliance.
Additional Permits
Once the sign specifications have been approved, if it is a new illuminated cabinet, an electrical permit will be required for the connection of the sign cabinet to the structure.
Inspections
New monument signs require an inspection at the footing stage. All signs require a final inspection for zoning, building and electrical code compliance. Inspections are scheduled through the inspection hotline at 615-451-5970.
Required Information
Sign permits are reviewed for zoning, building and electrical code compliance.
The following information is required when applying for a sign permit:
- Completed sign permit application
- If applying for more than one sign, all signs may be submitted on the same application
- Wall-mounted signs require construction details of the sign including the materials and anchoring
- Photo or drawing of building showing the location of the sign on the building
- Illustration or photo of sign showing the dimensions
- Monument signs require construction details of the sign and/or sign cabinet and structure including materials and footing
- Site plan showing the width of street frontage and location of proposed sign
- Illustration or photo of sign showing the dimensions including from property lines, rights-of-way, buildings and driveways.
- Electrical detail is required for all new cabinets
