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Sign Permit in Littleton, Colorado

The City of Littleton repealed its standalone Chapter 17 Sign Code, per the City's own online City Code and Charter table of contents (which lists it as '[Repealed] Chapter 17 SIGN CODE'). Sign standards are now set district-by-district within the Unified Land Use Code (ULUC) — for example, Business & Industry (BI) district sign types and standards are codified at ULUC Article 10-5-5, Section 10-5-5.1 — with similar district-specific sign articles for Downtown, Corridors/Mixed-Use, and Neighborhood districts. The City also publishes a standalone Special Temporary Sign Permit Application distinct from the general Building Permit Application.

Verified 2026-08-14 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Littleton's standalone Chapter 17 Sign Code has been repealed; sign standards are now set per zoning district within the Unified Land Use Code (ULUC) — e.g., Business & Industry (BI) district signs are governed by ULUC Article 10-5-5
  • A Special Temporary Sign Permit Application (separate from the general Building Permit Application) is published for temporary signage
  • Permanent signs are processed through the general Building & Development permitting process; site development/use permit submittal requirements are set by the Director of Community Development under ULUC Section 10-9-1.5(B)2
  • Fees follow the City's Permit Fee Schedule (adopted by City Council resolution, e.g. Resolution No. 08, Series 2025)

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Fee schedule

Sign Permit FeeThe City's 2025 Schedule of Fees (Resolution No. 08, Series 2025) governs permit fees; specific sign-permit line-item dollar amounts were not independently extracted from that resolution during this review. Contact the Permit Center (303-795-3751, permits@littletonco.gov) for a current fee quote.
Per the City's adopted Permit Fee Schedule

Review timeline

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    Tips

    • Littleton no longer has a single citywide Sign Code — its former Chapter 17 was repealed and sign standards now live district-by-district inside the Unified Land Use Code (ULUC). Check the ULUC chapter for YOUR specific zoning district (Downtown, Corridors/Mixed-Use, Neighborhood, or Business & Industry) rather than looking for one universal sign chapter.
    • For temporary signage specifically, use the dedicated Special Temporary Sign Permit Application rather than the general Building Permit Application.

    Frequently asked questions

    Littleton requires a sign permit for: Littleton's standalone Chapter 17 Sign Code has been repealed; sign standards are now set per zoning district within the Unified Land Use Code (ULUC) — e.g., Business & Industry (BI) district signs are governed by ULUC Article 10-5-5; A Special Temporary Sign Permit Application (separate from the general Building Permit Application) is published for temporary signage; Permanent signs are processed through the general Building & Development permitting process; site development/use permit submittal requirements are set by the Director of Community Development under ULUC Section 10-9-1.5(B)2; Fees follow the City's Permit Fee Schedule (adopted by City Council resolution, e.g. Resolution No. 08, Series 2025). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Littleton Building and Code Compliance Division (Community Development Department, Permit Center) at 303-795-3751 before starting work.

    In Littleton, the published Sign Permit Fee is: Per the City's adopted Permit Fee Schedule. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Littleton does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Littleton Building and Code Compliance Division (Community Development Department, Permit Center) at 303-795-3751 for current turnaround.

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

    Apply through City of Littleton Building and Code Compliance Division (Community Development Department, Permit Center) at Littleton Center, 2255 W. Berry Avenue, Littleton, CO 80120. Phone: 303-795-3751, email: permits@littletonco.gov. Office hours: Permit Center: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fridays closed; in-person walk-in hours limited to Monday 1:00-4:30 p.m. (no walk-ins after 4:15 p.m.) and Thursday 8:00-11:30 a.m.; Building Inspections staff hours 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. FAX 720-741-0210, eFax 720-384-0601.. Official information: https://www.littletonco.gov/Building-Development.

    Littleton, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Littleton Building Codes and Amendments page; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Littleton uses the International Plumbing Code, not the Uniform Plumbing Code; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC); ICC A117.1-2017 Standard with Supplement 1 — Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2026 Edition ("2026 NEC"); 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (International Conference of Building Officials); Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code, adopted by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs and Colorado Energy Office effective June 1, 2023; Littleton City Code Title 4, Chapter 1 — local IRC amendments including adopted Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (Table R301.2): Ground Snow Load 40 psf (non-reducible), Ultimate Design Wind Speed 136 mph; Littleton City Code Title 3, Chapter 16 — Contractor Licensing (license/registration required to obtain permits within city limits, effective July 1, 1985). Local amendments apply — see the Littleton overview page for the full list.

    Not anymore as a single chapter — the former standalone Sign Code (Chapter 17) has been repealed. Sign standards are now set per zoning district within the Unified Land Use Code (e.g., ULUC Article 10-5-5 for the Business & Industry district). A separate Special Temporary Sign Permit Application covers temporary signage.

    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 Littleton building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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