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 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

Required documents

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Sign permit — base fee (applied once per application)$237 base fee (applied once per permit application, not per sign)Permit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661 (FY 2026/27, effective July 1, 2026).
Sign permit — per-sign fee by size0–10 sq. ft.: $26/sign; 11–20 sq. ft.: $168/sign; 21–30 sq. ft.: $268/sign; 31 sq. ft. and over: $363/signPermit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661. Source: scottsdaleaz.gov/planning-development/fees.
Temporary Banner$37Permit Fee Schedule – Miscellaneous, Resolution No. 13661.

Review timeline

~515 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Scottsdale building department

Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final inspection

    Sign installation inspected when complete.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a sign permit cost in Scottsdale?
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).

Sources & verification

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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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