Sign Permit (Commercial/Business Signage) in City of Globe, Arizona

City of Globe requires a sign permit (commercial/business signage) for: A separate sign permit is required for each business entity's sign(s), and/or for each group of signs on a single supporting structure; relocating or re-facing an existing sign cabinet for a new business also requires a permit (Sec. 14-13-9(a)); No permit is required for nameplate signs, any sign 6 square feet or less, interior signs not visible from the public right-of-way, or repainting an existing sign — EXCEPT that repainting a sign within the Historic Preservation District always requires a permit (Sec. 14-13-9(b)); Properties within the Globe Historic Downtown District (HP Overlay Zoning District) require Historic Preservation Advisory Commission (HPAC) Design Review approval before the City will issue a sign permit, per the Historic Preservation District Design Guidelines, Chapter 5; Application is submitted in writing on Development Services Department forms (via the CitizenServe portal or in person), showing the sign's location, dimensions, parcel/building frontage, materials, method of attachment, designer's name/address, building elevation (if wall-mounted), and a plot plan; two copies of plans/specifications are required, or three copies for a sign permit application within the Globe Historic District (Sec. 14-13-10(a)); Signs must be integrated with the building's architecture and may not exceed 25% of the wall section area they are mounted on; freestanding signs are capped at 6 feet in height under the integration standard, and any sign over 100 square feet or over 20 feet tall requires discretionary Mayor & Council approval (Sec. 14-13-18; Sec. 12-4-2(B)); A sign permit becomes null and void if work has not commenced within 90 days of issuance (Sec. 14-13-10(b)). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Globe Building Safety Department at 928-425-7146 ext. 219 before starting work.

In City of Globe, the published Sign Permit — Up to 6 sq ft is: No permit required. Additional published fees: Sign Permit — 7 to 50 sq ft — $90.00; Sign Permit — 51 to 100 sq ft — $180.00; Sign Permit — 101 to 300 sq ft — $300.00; Banners — $30.00; A-Frame and Sandwich Board Signs — $30.00; Comprehensive Sign Plan — $300.00 + $20.00 per 0.25 acre; HPAC Mural Review — $50.00; HPAC Design Review — Signs (Historic Preservation District only) — $50.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

City of Globe does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Globe Building Safety Department at 928-425-7146 ext. 219 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Sign Permit Application; Sign Plans and Specifications. Depending on your project, City of Globe may also ask for: Historic Preservation Advisory Commission (HPAC) Design Review Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

City of Globe requires 3 inspection(s) for a sign permit (commercial/business signage), in order: Footing Inspection, Electrical Inspection, Final/Shop Inspection. Schedule each through City of Globe Building Safety Department (928-425-7146 ext. 219).

Apply through City of Globe Building Safety Department at Globe City Hall, 150 N. Pine Street, Globe, AZ 85501. Phone: 928-425-7146 ext. 219, email: kestrada@globeaz.gov. Office hours: Permit Technician: Katrina Estrada, (928) 425-7146 ext. 219. Building Inspector: Gary Grimes, (928) 961-0158. Fax: 928-425-4820. Specific published office hours were not found on the City's live 'How to Obtain Permits' page as of July 2026 — City Hall is located at 150 N. Pine Street, Globe, AZ 85501. Applications may be submitted in person at City Hall or online via the City's CitizenServe portal (citizenserve.com/globeaz, installation ID 469), which lists permit-specific application types (Building Permit - New Construction, Stand-Alone Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing, OTC Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/Demolition, Photovoltaic, Pool and Spa, Manufactured Home, Sign, Demolition, Certificate of Occupancy, Temporary CO, and others).. Official information: https://www.globeaz.gov/o/cog/page/how-to-obtain-permits.

Signs 6 square feet or smaller don't need a permit anywhere in the City. Larger signs need a permit, with fees ranging from $90 (7-50 sq ft) up to $300 (101-300 sq ft), per City of Globe Fee Schedule Resolution No. 1904.

Yes. Properties within the Historic Preservation (HP) Overlay Zoning District / Globe Historic Downtown District require Historic Preservation Advisory Commission (HPAC) Design Review ($50 fee) in addition to the standard sign permit, following the City's Historic Preservation District Design Guidelines (Chapter 5: Sign Design Guidelines). Even repainting an existing sign requires a permit there, unlike elsewhere in the City.