Structural Sign Permit

Permit Information

Structural Sign Permit

Structural Sign Permits are required for construction of a sign that includes any or all of the following:

  • Footings
  • Electrical Components
  • Structural Engineering

Sign Permits may not be required for some types of signs. For more information contact Planning and Environmental Resources.

If a permit is required, this guide may help you through the permit process. A Flow Chart is also available for your assistance.

Structural Sign Permit Package consists of:

  • One Sign Permit Application 
  •  Form - Permit - Sign.pdf
  • Two site plans
  • Two wet stamped structural and or electrical calculations

Structural Sign Permit

Structural Sign Permit

Structural Sign Permits are required for construction of a sign that includes any or all of the following:

  • Footings
  • Electrical Components
  • Structural Engineering

Sign Permits may not be required for some types of signs. For more information contact Planning and Environmental Resources.

If a permit is required, this guide may help you through the permit process. A Flow Chart is also available for your assistance.

Structural Sign Permit Package consists of:

  • One Sign Permit Application 
  •  Form - Permit - Sign.pdf
  • Two site plans
  • Two wet stamped structural and or electrical calculations

Preparing the documents

  1. Print off or pick up a Structural Sign Permit Application. A Nevada Licensed Contractor must fill out all information and sign application.
  2. When drawn by:
  3. Architect or Engineer – Plans must be wet stamped and signed on every page.
  4. Contractor – Plans must list contractor information and be signed on every applicable page.

Submitting the Application

  1. Bring the Structural Sign Permit Package to the Mesquite Building Department, located in City Hall at 10 E. Mesquite Blvd.
  2. A $40 submittal fee must be paid when application is submitted. This fee will be applied to the permit.
  3. Plan review time is approximately 10-21 working days each time the application is submitted.Complete and accurate plans will shorten the time needed for review and resubmittal.

Corrections and Resubmitting

  1. If corrections are needed on the plans, the plan reviewer will call for you to pick up the plans. Plan Review Comments will be with the plans listing the corrections needed.
  2. Make the corrections and resubmit a full Structural Sign Permit Package, Comment Sheet, and Sign-Off Sheet. No further payment is needed for resubmittal.

Picking up the Approved Permit

  1. The Permit Technician will call when the permit is approved and tell you if additional fees are required.
  2. Come in to the Mesquite Building Department and pay additional fees, if any. You will be given a copy of the permit, an approved set of plans and your receipt.
  3. If you are not sure of what inspections will be required, talk to the Permit Technician before you leave.

What’s the Next Step?

Click here for instructions on scheduling inspections.