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Sign Permit in Scottsdale, Arizona

A sign permit is required for permanent signs in Scottsdale. Sign permit fees are based on the square footage of each sign, with a single base fee per permit application regardless of the number of signs. Temporary banners have a separate flat fee. Apply through the Scottsdale SPUR portal using the Sign Permit Application.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Apply through Scottsdale SPUR portal using the Sign Permit Application
  • Provide sign dimensions (square footage per sign)
  • Signs must comply with the Scottsdale Zoning Ordinance sign regulations

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Fee schedule

Sign permit — base fee (applied once per application)Permit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661 (FY 2026/27, effective July 1, 2026).
$237 base fee (applied once per permit application, not per sign)
Sign permit — per-sign fee by sizePermit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661. Source: scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development/fees.
0–10 sq. ft.: $26/sign; 11–20 sq. ft.: $168/sign; 21–30 sq. ft.: $268/sign; 31 sq. ft. and over: $363/sign
Temporary BannerPermit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661.
$37

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Scottsdale building department
~5–15 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final inspection

    Sign installation inspected when complete.

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

Tips

  • The $237 base fee is charged once per permit application regardless of how many signs are on the application.
  • Sign size fees range from $26 (up to 10 sq. ft.) to $363 (over 31 sq. ft.) per sign.
  • Temporary banners are a flat $37.

Frequently asked questions

Scottsdale requires a sign permit for: Apply through Scottsdale SPUR portal using the Sign Permit Application; Provide sign dimensions (square footage per sign); Signs must comply with the Scottsdale Zoning Ordinance sign regulations. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services at 480-312-2500 before starting work.

A $237 base fee per application plus a per-sign fee based on size: $26 for 0–10 sq. ft., $168 for 11–20 sq. ft., $268 for 21–30 sq. ft., and $363 for signs 31 sq. ft. or larger. Temporary banners are $37. Source: Permit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661 (effective July 1, 2026).

Plan review for a sign permit in Scottsdale typically runs 5–15 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services at 480-312-2500.

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

Scottsdale requires 1 inspection(s) for a sign permit, in order: Final inspection. Schedule each through City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services (480-312-2500).

Apply through City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Services at 7447 E. Indian School Road, Suite #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Phone: 480-312-2500, email: OneStopShopStaff@ScottsdaleAZ.gov. Office hours: Mon 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tue 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wed 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (no new transactions after 4 p.m.); Sat–Sun Closed. Official information: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development.

Scottsdale, Arizona has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023 (per City Council adoption); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 7, 2023; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 7, 2023; 2021 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective July 1, 2023 (mandatory); 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Scottsdale amendments — effective January 1, 2023. Local amendments apply — see the Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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