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Sign Permit in Peoria, Arizona

A sign permit is required for new or modified signage in Peoria. The permit includes a plan review fee due at time of application and separate sign area and inspection fees calculated by staff during review. Sign permits are issued through the Planning Division. Illuminated building-mounted wall signs and freestanding monument signs require a planning inspection. A planning inspection for all sign types requires emailing daytime (and nighttime if illuminated) photos. Inspections are conducted via online scheduling at devservices.peoriaaz.gov.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Submit a sign permit application to the Planning Division (623-773-7200)
  • Plan review fee due at time of submittal; sign area fees and inspection fees are calculated by staff and due before permit issuance
  • After permit approval: inspection scheduling via online portal or email; for illuminated and freestanding monument signs, schedule via devservices.peoriaaz.gov; for all sign types, email daytime (and nighttime if illuminated) photos for final planning inspection

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Fee schedule

Plan review fee (Sign Permit Review)CORRECTED 2026-07-16: City of Peoria Code of Ordinances, FEE TABLE 27-8 (current, amended through Ord. No. 2025-28, 11-4-25) — 'Sign Permit Review: $36.00'. Previously recorded as $30 (from Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025); the codified fee table shows $36 as the governing figure, which the Rev. 9/2025 PDF appears not to reflect. Source: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/peoriaaz/latest/peoria_az/0-0-0-46898
$36
Sign permit extensionCORRECTED 2026-07-16: City of Peoria Code of Ordinances, FEE TABLE 27-8 (current, amended through Ord. No. 2025-28, 11-4-25) — 'Sign Permit Extension: $120.00'. Previously recorded as $100 (from Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025); the codified fee table shows $120 as the governing figure, which the Rev. 9/2025 PDF appears not to reflect. Source: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/peoriaaz/latest/peoria_az/0-0-0-46898
$120
Sign area fee — 0 to 32 sq ftPeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025, Section I.
$70
Sign area fee — 33 to 48 sq ftPeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025, Section I.
$80
Sign area fee — over 49 sq ftPeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025, Section I.
$120
Sign electrical inspection feePeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025, Section I — 'Sign Inspection Fees: Electrical Inspection: $75'.
$75
Sign footing inspection feePeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025, Section I — 'Sign Inspection Fees: Footing Inspection: $75'.
$75

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Peoria building department
~5–12 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing Inspection (freestanding signs)

    Footing inspection for freestanding monument signs before concrete placement.

  2. 2

    Final / Planning Inspection

    Final planning inspection required for all sign types; email daytime (and nighttime if illuminated) photos for sign types; illuminated and freestanding signs are inspected via online scheduling at devservices.peoriaaz.gov.

See the full Peoria inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Sign permits are administered by the Planning Division (623-773-7200), not Building Development.
  • The plan review fee ($36) is due at application; sign area and inspection fees are calculated later and due before permit issuance.
  • For the final planning inspection, email daytime (and nighttime if illuminated) photos — contact the Planning Division for submission email.
  • 2026-07-16 re-verification: the City's codified fee table (Chapter 27, Table 27-8) shows Sign Permit Review at $36 and Sign Permit Extension at $120, both higher than the $30 / $100 figures on the Development Fee Schedule (Rev. 9/2025) PDF — the codified ordinance table is the governing figure and was used to correct this file. Sign area fees ($70/$80/$120) and the two $75 inspection fees were unchanged and could not be cross-checked against a second live source beyond the still-live Rev. 9/2025 PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Peoria requires a sign permit for: Submit a sign permit application to the Planning Division (623-773-7200); Plan review fee due at time of submittal; sign area fees and inspection fees are calculated by staff and due before permit issuance; After permit approval: inspection scheduling via online portal or email; for illuminated and freestanding monument signs, schedule via devservices.peoriaaz.gov; for all sign types, email daytime (and nighttime if illuminated) photos for final planning inspection. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development at 623-773-7225 before starting work.

In Peoria, the published Plan review fee (Sign Permit Review) is: $36. Additional published fees: Sign permit extension — $120; Sign area fee — 0 to 32 sq ft — $70; Sign area fee — 33 to 48 sq ft — $80; Sign area fee — over 49 sq ft — $120; Sign electrical inspection fee — $75; Sign footing inspection fee — $75. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a sign permit in Peoria typically runs 5–12 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development at 623-773-7225.

You'll need: Sign Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Peoria requires 2 inspection(s) for a sign permit, in order: Footing Inspection (freestanding signs), Final / Planning Inspection. Schedule each through City of Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development (623-773-7225).

Apply through City of Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development at 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345. Phone: 623-773-7225, email: building.applications@peoriaaz.gov. Office hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Fridays and holidays); Building inspectors available Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Official information: https://www.peoriaaz.gov/business/development-services/plan-review-and-permits.

Peoria, Arizona has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessible Guidelines (ADAAG) — referenced for applicable projects; 2010 NFPA 13D — residential fire sprinkler systems (referenced in custom home requirements). Local amendments apply — see the Peoria overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Peoria building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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