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Sign Permit (Commercial / Business Signage) in Chandler, Arizona

A sign permit is required in Chandler for new commercial/business signage, including illuminated and non-illuminated wall signs and freestanding monument signs. Sign permits are administered by the Development Services Department's Planning Division (not Building Safety) and must be submitted through the Citizen Access portal under the Planning tab. The base sign permit fee is 2.5% of the listed job valuation plus $0.25 per square foot of sign area; illuminated signs add a flat $60.00 electrical inspection fee. No up-front fees are collected at time of application submittal. Per the Planning Division's published time frames, overall review takes up to 90 working days (30 working days for completeness review plus 60 working days for substantive review).

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When you need this permit

  • Submit through the Citizen Access portal: under the Planning tab, select Create an Application and choose the Sign Permit option
  • Provide accurate property address (with correct suite number if applicable), current licensed Sign/Electrical/General contractor information, and a sign/project cost or valuation
  • Documentation of Property Manager/Property Owner authorization for the sign (a letter, a signed contractor authorization form, or sign details signed by the owner/property manager)
  • Sign details: building elevations showing the new sign on the building; sign type, illumination type, and dimensions (total sign height and width); sign cross-section; footing details for ground signs; complete description of sign materials and finishes
  • Engineering is required for ground signs over 7 feet tall
  • Site plan: a map or aerial photo indicating the locations of all proposed signs
  • Submit one electronic copy of all required documents in 8.5 x 11 or 11 x 17 sheet sizes; reviewer may request additional documentation after submittal
  • Any monument sign tenant ID panels must be reviewed along with the building signage

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Fee schedule

Illuminated sign permit — base feeCity of Chandler Sign Permit Submittal Checklist and Application (Form UDM-046, Planning Rev. 4/3/26): 'Illuminated Signs - Base sign permit fee is 2.5% of listed job valuation plus $0.25 per square foot of sign area. There is a $60 Electrical inspection fee added.' No up-front fees are collected at time of application submittal.
2.5% of listed job valuation plus $0.25 per square foot of sign area, plus a flat $60.00 electrical inspection fee
Non-illuminated sign permit — base feeCity of Chandler Sign Permit Submittal Checklist and Application (Form UDM-046, Planning Rev. 4/3/26): 'Non-illuminated Signs - Base sign permit fee is 2.5% of listed job valuation plus $0.25 per square foot of sign area.'
2.5% of listed job valuation plus $0.25 per square foot of sign area
Sign permit building plan review (additional/deferred review)City of Chandler Fee Schedule, Section 4.6.2(f): 'Sign permit building plan review — $60.00/hour, 1 hour minimum.'
$60.00/hour, 1-hour minimum
Sign permit inspection (beyond standard inspection)City of Chandler Fee Schedule, Section 4.6.3(d): 'Sign permit inspection — $60.00/hour, 1 hour minimum.'
$60.00/hour, 1-hour minimum

Review timeline

Plan reviewChandler’s published plan-review target
30–90 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    520-Electrical / 530-Footing

    Required for illuminated wall signs and new freestanding monument signs; must be approved prior to scheduling the 510-Final inspection. Schedule by calling (480) 782-3100.

  2. 2

    510-Final

    All signs must be inspected after installation is complete. Non-illuminated wall signs and monument sign panels only need this final inspection (no electrical/footing inspection required).

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Tips

  • No up-front fees are collected at the time of application submittal — the base sign fee and any electrical inspection fee are assessed during review.
  • All new sign permit submittals must be done through the electronic Citizen Access portal; for help, email plans.coordination@chandleraz.gov or call (480) 782-3074.
  • Engineering is required for ground/monument signs taller than 7 feet.
  • Illuminated wall signs and new freestanding monument signs need the 520-Electrical and/or 530-Footing inspection before the 510-Final; non-illuminated wall signs and monument sign panels only need the 510-Final.
  • Sign permits are handled by the Planning Division (Kevin Mayo, 480-782-3068), a separate point of contact from Building Safety's valuation-based permit types.

Frequently asked questions

Chandler requires a sign permit (commercial / business signage) for: Submit through the Citizen Access portal: under the Planning tab, select Create an Application and choose the Sign Permit option; Provide accurate property address (with correct suite number if applicable), current licensed Sign/Electrical/General contractor information, and a sign/project cost or valuation; Documentation of Property Manager/Property Owner authorization for the sign (a letter, a signed contractor authorization form, or sign details signed by the owner/property manager); Sign details: building elevations showing the new sign on the building; sign type, illumination type, and dimensions (total sign height and width); sign cross-section; footing details for ground signs; complete description of sign materials and finishes; Engineering is required for ground signs over 7 feet tall; Site plan: a map or aerial photo indicating the locations of all proposed signs; Submit one electronic copy of all required documents in 8.5 x 11 or 11 x 17 sheet sizes; reviewer may request additional documentation after submittal; Any monument sign tenant ID panels must be reviewed along with the building signage. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety at 480-782-3000 before starting work.

The base sign permit fee is 2.5% of the listed job valuation plus $0.25 per square foot of sign area. Illuminated signs add a flat $60.00 electrical inspection fee. No up-front fees are collected at the time of application submittal. Source: City of Chandler Sign Permit Submittal Checklist and Application (Form UDM-046, Planning Rev. 4/3/26).

Per the City of Chandler Planning Division's published time frames, sign permits have a 30-working-day completeness review and a 60-working-day substantive review, totaling up to 90 working days overall. Source: City of Chandler Planning Division Application Supplement — Time Frames document.

You'll need: Sign Permit Application; Property Manager/Owner Authorization; Sign Details (two complete sets); Site Plan. Depending on your project, Chandler may also ask for: Engineering (ground signs over 7 feet tall). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Chandler requires 2 inspection(s) for a sign permit (commercial / business signage), in order: 520-Electrical / 530-Footing, 510-Final. Schedule each through City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety (480-782-3000).

Apply through City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety at 215 E. Buffalo St., Chandler, AZ 85225. Phone: 480-782-3000, email: prod@chandleraz.gov. Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, except holidays; Walk-in plan review: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Official information: https://www.chandleraz.gov/government/departments/development-services/building-safety-plan-review-permits-and-inspections.

Chandler, Arizona has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by Chandler City Council, Ordinance No. 5108; effective for plans submitted on or after July 1, 2025; Chandler amendments published in City Code Chapter 29, Article II (Ordinance No. 5108); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article VI); effective July 1, 2025; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article III); effective July 1, 2025; Chandler's 2024 code set retains the 2023 NEC edition (not the 2024 NEC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article IV); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article V); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article VII); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article VIII); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article IX); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article X); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 28); effective July 1, 2025. Local amendments apply — see the Chandler overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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