The Sign Code counter is open for plan review and submittal from 8:00 AM till Noon, Monday through Friday. Please sign in when you arrive and let us know if you are applying for a banner permit. To ensure adequate review time, please sign in by 11:45 AM.
The Sign Code Section reviews and issues permits for signs of all types including wall signs, freestanding signs, A-frame signs, banners, billboards and conducts inspections for sign permits.
The Sign Code Section also provides staff support for the Sign Code Advisory and Appeals Board (SCAAB) and the Citizen Sign Code Committee (CSCC). The SCAAB holds public hearings and makes decisions on applications for variances from the provisions of the Sign Code and also hears appeals from determinations of the Sign Code Administrator in the application and enforcement of the Sign Code. The CSCC holds public meetings and hearings to review and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council regarding amendments to the Sign Code.
After reviewing the information below, if you need further assistance please email us at DSD_Signs@tucsonaz.gov
The Tucson Sign Code (Chapter 3 of the Tucson Code) is available from American Legal Publishing
NOTICE - Scenic Corridor District One-year Update
Proposed amendment to Chapter 3, Article IV General Requirements, Section 3-33 of the Tucson Code (the Sign Code) regulating the grade of a sign; and Section 3 of Ordinance No. 10864, extending the January 31, 2012 sunset date for the ordinance.
Proposed amendment to Chapter 3
HLS Treatment Plan
HLS 207 WAIVER Form
Sign Permit Application - for new, permanent signs or change of copy
A-Frame Sign Permit Application
Banners, Balloons & Pennants - Guidelines for Obtaining a Permit
Sign Types and Abbreviations
Summary of sign permit fees, sign Regulation Fees/Annual Billing Information & Inquiries
Permit inspection results (you will need the activity number for the permit).
Sign Code Compliance Letter Request - To request written information on current or proposed sign allowances for residential, commercial or industrial development, including: applicable code district, allowed square footage ratio, types, amount permitted, installation criteria, and/or development restrictions.
Sign Code Determination Process
Sign Code Advisory and Appeals Board (SCAAB)
Sign Code Variance Case (SCAAB) Extension Request Form
New Policy
New Policy
Self Certification for Signs
PDSD has adopted a new policy to streamline simple sign inspections. The policy is for non-illuminated signs that are not subject to special inspection and allows sign contractors to self-certify their installations.
Citizen Sign Code Committee (CSCC)
Rules of Procedure
Proposed Amendments to Article VIII Nonconforming Signs and Change of Use, Section 3-96 Regulating Nonconforming Signs
PDSD News If you would like to receive notice of either the SCAAB, or the CSCC public hearings and meetings, subscribe to PDSD News.
Scenic Routes This link connects to the Major Streets & Routes Plan map.
Sign Code information (brochure)
Signs in the public right of way (brochure)
Property Research Online (PRO) PRO is a tool for locating property information. You can find the parcel data by searching for an address or Assessor Parcel Number. If you do not have this information, you can visually search for the property on a map.
2007 Sign Code is provided for reference only
Violations of the Sign Code are administered by the Community Services Department
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