Sign Permit Checklist & Information

Application review and approval requires the following:

Fully completed Permit Application (complete and submit online [preferred], mail in, or drop off at City Hall, 3 Quail Creek Circle in North Liberty)

Pay Fee (available through the online application process or drop off at City Hall)

Site Map uploaded which includes:

Property’s Street Address
Sign Location
To Scale Depiction of Location of the sign(s) on the building or lot
Clearance from the ground (including type of surface is below, i.e. grass, sidewalk, driveway, fire lane)
Exact Wording on the sign with entire sign design depicted in color
Letter height of all words
Length of each print line
Overall Dimensions of the sign
Total length of the building or tenant space to which sign pertains
Total dimensions of any existing signs on the building or property
Complete Design specifications regarding materials, electrical, mounting specs. (if applicable), and construction specifications for Wall, Ground, Pole, and Monument signs

Design, Construction, and Installation shall comply with all elements of Section 173 of the North Liberty Code of Ordinances.
Call for utility locates before installation begins.
Maintain required 25-ft. triangle of Corner Visual Clearance in yard corner areas near street intersections.

Complete your application & detailed project proposal, upload them through the online application portal

Enter the project address in the “Property Information” field and pick from the drop down addresses.
Type “sign” in Contractor field and choose from drop down list (if you are using a contractor).
Scroll down to Upload your application & project plans, and Submit.