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Sign Permit in Golden, Colorado

Golden regulates signage under Municipal Code Chapter 18.32 (Signs), part of Title 18 (Planning and Zoning), with additional downtown-specific signage rules in Sections 18.32.075 and 18.40.750. Sign permits are applied for through the City's Online Permit Portal under Building (Other Building Permits). Portable signs such as sandwich board signs do not require a formal permit but must be reviewed by the Planning Division before installation (submit a simple sketch with type, size, and location to planning@cityofgolden.net); temporary signs such as banner signs do require a permit.

Reviewed 2026-08-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Sign regulations are codified in Municipal Code Chapter 18.32 (Signs), with additional downtown-area rules in Sections 18.32.075 and 18.40.750
  • Sign permits are applied for through the City's Online Permit Portal, filed under Building (Other Building Permits)
  • Portable signs (e.g., sandwich board signs) do not require a formal permit but must be reviewed by the Planning Division before installation — submit a simple sketch showing sign type, size, and location to planning@cityofgolden.net
  • Temporary signs, including banner signs, DO require a permit
  • Signs may not obstruct any sidewalk, handrail, or road right-of-way
  • No numeric sign-permit fee schedule or review-timeline figure was found published specific to signs — confirm with the Planning and Zoning Department (1445 10th Street) or Building Division

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Fee schedule

Sign Permit FeeContact the City of Golden Planning and Zoning Department or Building Division for a current fee quote
Not published as a numeric figure specific to signs

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

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    Tips

    • Sandwich board / portable signs don't need a formal permit but DO need Planning Division review before installation — email a simple sketch to planning@cityofgolden.net rather than skipping this step because 'no permit is required.'
    • Temporary banner signs are treated differently from portable signs — banners require a full permit through the Online Permit Portal, unlike sandwich boards.

    Frequently asked questions

    For most permanent and temporary signs (including banners), yes, applied for through the Online Permit Portal. Portable signs like sandwich boards don't need a formal permit but do need Planning Division review via a sketch emailed to planning@cityofgolden.net.

    In Golden, the published Sign Permit Fee is: Not published as a numeric figure specific to signs. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Golden does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Golden Building Department at (303) 384-8151 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Sign Permit Application (Online Permit Portal). Depending on your project, Golden may also ask for: Portable Sign Sketch (email submittal). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Golden Building Department at 911 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401 (Building Department); Planning Department at 1445 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401. Phone: (303) 384-8151, email: building@cityofgolden.net. Office hours: Monday-Friday, general City Hall hours (main line (303) 384-8000); Building Department direct line (303) 384-8151. Official information: https://www.cityofgolden.gov/business/building_construction/building_permit.php.

    Golden, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), with local Appendix G (Flood Flrp/flood-resistant construction) and Appendix I (Patio Covers) — City of Golden Building Permit Process page; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), with local Appendix BE (Radon Control Methods) and Appendix CD (Piping Standards for Various Applications) — City of Golden Building Permit Process page; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC); 2024 International Existing Buildings Code (IEBC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — note: Golden uses the International Plumbing Code, not the Uniform Plumbing Code; 2024 International Building Code Appendix K — Administrative Provisions for the National Electrical Code; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); Golden Wildfire Resiliency Code (GWRC), adopted by City Ordinance No. 2290 and codified as Chapter 15.80 of the Golden Municipal Code — applies to new construction, significant additions, repairs, and remodels on properties within Golden's designated Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas (per the Official Golden Wildfire Map); establishes fire-resistant construction standards for two hazard classifications, Class I (low fire intensity) and Class II (medium and high fire intensity); enforcement begins June 10, 2026; Golden Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 15.08 (Building Code) governs local amendments and adoption by reference; Chapter 15.01 (Contractor Registration) governs the city's separate contractor registration requirement. Local amendments apply — see the Golden overview page for the full list.

    Sources & verification

    Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-13.

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

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