Sign Permitting & Code Compliance Services
Navigate complex signage regulations with confidence. Our permitting specialists handle all documentation and approvals, ensuring your project moves forward without delays or compliance issues.
Our Permitting Process
Code Research
We research all applicable signage codes, zoning requirements, and overlay district regulations for your property.
Application Preparation
Complete permit packages are assembled with all required drawings, specifications, and documentation.
Submission & Tracking
We submit applications and monitor progress, responding promptly to any plan check comments.
Variance Assistance
When needed, we prepare variance applications and can represent your project at zoning board meetings.
Approval Coordination
We obtain all required approvals including landlord consent, HOA review, and historic commission clearance.
Inspection Scheduling
We coordinate required inspections and ensure final sign-offs are obtained.

Benefits of Professional Permitting
- Avoid project delays from rejected applications
- Reduce risk of code violations and fines
- Save time with expert navigation of bureaucracy
- Benefit from established agency relationships
- Receive complete documentation for your records
- Get professional variance representation when needed
Ideal Applications for Permitting
Discover how our permitting services can benefit your specific project needs.
New Business Signs
Complete permitting for storefront signage, building identification, and parking lot signs for new businesses.
Shopping Center Tenants
Navigate landlord criteria and municipal requirements for tenant signage in commercial developments.
Multi-Site Rollouts
Coordinate permits across multiple jurisdictions for franchise and chain store signage programs.
Variance Applications
Professional preparation and representation for signs requiring zoning board approval.
Historic District Signs
Navigate additional review requirements for signage in designated historic areas.
Billboard & Off-Premise Signs
Complex permitting for outdoor advertising subject to additional state and federal regulations.
Digital Sign Permits
Specialized permitting for electronic message centers and digital displays with brightness and animation restrictions.
Temporary Sign Permits
Permits for banners, construction signs, and special event signage with time-limited approvals.
Why Choose Zealot for Permitting
Signage permitting is often the most challenging aspect of a sign project, with regulations varying significantly between municipalities and sometimes even between zoning districts within the same city. At Zealot Signs, our permitting specialists have extensive experience working with planning departments throughout Central Ohio and beyond. We understand the specific requirements, documentation standards, and review processes for each jurisdiction we serve. Our permitting services begin with thorough research of applicable signage codes, zoning ordinances, and any overlay district requirements that may affect your project. We prepare complete permit application packages including scaled site plans, elevation drawings, electrical specifications, and engineering documentation as required. When signs don't conform to standard code requirements, we can prepare variance applications and represent your project at zoning board hearings. Our established relationships with local officials help facilitate smooth reviews and timely approvals. We track all permits through the review process, respond promptly to plan check comments, and coordinate required inspections. By handling the permitting process completely, we allow property owners and developers to focus on their core business while we ensure all signage is properly permitted and compliant with applicable regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our permitting services.
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Design Engineering
Transform your signage vision into detailed technical drawings and engineered solutions. Our design engineering team ensures your sign is functional, compliant, and visually stunning from concept to completion.
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State-of-the-art equipment combined with master craftsmanship delivers signage of exceptional quality. Our manufacturing facility produces everything from illuminated channel letters to architectural monuments.
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From initial concept to final installation, our experienced project managers keep your signage program on schedule and within budget, serving as your single point of contact throughout the process.
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Protect your signage investment with comprehensive maintenance and repair services. Our experienced service technicians keep your signs looking their best and functioning reliably year after year.
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Contact our team today to discuss your signage needs and learn how our permitting services can help.