Permanent Sign
The process outlined below is for the erection, installation, structural alteration, modification, relocation, or replacement of a permanent sign or sign structure.
Where permitted by the Zoning Ordinance, sign types include freestanding, building mounted, window, or upper-story wall and may include illumination, electronic reader board, or changeable copy characteristics.
Signs erected or posted for a period not exceeding 30 calendar days, see Temporary Signs. Signs within the public right-of-way (e.g., sandwich board sign). See the Movable Sign in the Public Right-of-Way page.
Where permitted by the Zoning Ordinance, sign types include freestanding, building mounted, window, or upper-story wall and may include illumination, electronic reader board, or changeable copy characteristics.
Signs erected or posted for a period not exceeding 30 calendar days, see Temporary Signs. Signs within the public right-of-way (e.g., sandwich board sign). See the Movable Sign in the Public Right-of-Way page.
Submission Requirements
- Completed Permanent Sign Permit Application.
- Certificate of Appropriateness, if located in the H-1 or H-2 Historic Districts.
- Approved Encroachment Permit if proposed sign or sign structure extends over a public right-of-way.
- Flood elevation certificate, if property located in a floodplain.
- Owner/Builder Affidavit, if applying for exemption from state contractor licensing.
- Freestanding Sign: Scaled basic development plan showing sign location. Scaled plan of proposed sign. Scaled plan of sign foundations/footings. Weight of sign and method of attachment.
- Building Mounted/Upper-Story Wall Sign:
- Scaled basic development plan showing sign location on building wall.
- Scaled plan of proposed sign and location of sign on the building wall (including horizontal linear dimension of the building wall/storefront on which the sign is to be affixed and the dimensions and location of the proposed sign and any existing signs on the applicable wall).
- Weight of sign and method of attachment.
- Illuminated Sign:
- Electrical details.
- Shielding or screening detail, if externally illuminated.
Review Process
Once your permit application has been deemed complete and initialized in our system (you will receive a Permit Submittal Confirmation Letter), City staff has 10 business days for zoning review and 10 business days for building review for a total of 20 business days. You may receive comments from City staff if additional information is needed to complete a thorough review. An Additional Submissions Form must accompany any resubmission of plans or information.Signs are reviewed for compliance with the following codes:
- Division 6. Signs, Chapter 36.2, Zoning, Code of the City of Roanoke
- 2015 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
Fees
Fees are due at time of permit issuance. The fees for a Plumbing Permit are as follows:- Building Permit Fee
Valuation of Work
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Building Permit Fee
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$0.01 to $1,000
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$45
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$1,000.01 to $50,000
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$45 for the first $1,000.01 plus $5 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to an including $50,000.
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$50,000.01 to $100,000
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$290 for the first $50,000.01 plus $4 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to an including $100,000.
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$100,000.01 to $250,000
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$490 for the first 100,000.01 plus $3.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000.
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$250,000.01 to $500,000
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$1,015 for the first $250,000.01 plus $3.25 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.
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$500,000 and up
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$1,827.50 for the first $500,000.01 plus $3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.
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- Plan Review Fee (for applications requiring building plans only): 10% of the building permit fee.
- 2% state levy of total fee.
- Basic Development Plan Review Fee: $25