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Sign Permit in Lakewood, Colorado

The City of Lakewood requires a Sign Permit, applied for through the City's eTRAKiT online portal, administered by the Public Works Department Permit Counter (Building Division). Specific sign-code standards, exemption thresholds, and fee amounts are not confirmed here against a directly-quoted primary source; consult the City's Permits & Licenses and Building and Construction Permits pages directly.

Verified 2026-08-14 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Sign Permit applied for through the City's eTRAKiT online portal (lakw-trk.aspgov.com/eTRAKiT)
  • Administered by the Public Works Department, Permit Counter (Building Division)
  • Specific sign-code standards and fee amounts are not independently confirmed against directly-quoted primary-source text here; consult the City's own Permits & Licenses and Building and Construction Permits webpages directly
  • Contact the Permit Counter (303-987-7500, permitcounter@lakewoodco.gov) to confirm current sign-permit requirements and fees

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Fee schedule

Sign Permit FeeContact the Permit Counter (303-987-7500) for a current fee quote from the City's fee schedule and permit-types documentation.
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Review timeline

Plan review
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How long did your Sign Permit permit actually take in Lakewood?

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Inspection process

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    Tips

    • Lakewood's official permitting webpages block automated retrieval — apply and check current sign-permit requirements directly through the eTRAKiT portal (lakw-trk.aspgov.com/eTRAKiT) or by calling the Permit Counter (303-987-7500) rather than relying on a web search summary.

    Frequently asked questions

    Lakewood requires a sign permit for: Sign Permit applied for through the City's eTRAKiT online portal (lakw-trk.aspgov.com/eTRAKiT); Administered by the Public Works Department, Permit Counter (Building Division); Specific sign-code standards and fee amounts are not independently confirmed against directly-quoted primary-source text here; consult the City's own Permits & Licenses and Building and Construction Permits webpages directly; Contact the Permit Counter (303-987-7500, permitcounter@lakewoodco.gov) to confirm current sign-permit requirements and fees. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Lakewood — Public Works Department, Permit Counter (Building Division) at 303-987-7500 before starting work.

    In Lakewood, the published Sign Permit Fee is: Not independently confirmed. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Lakewood does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Lakewood — Public Works Department, Permit Counter (Building Division) at 303-987-7500 for current turnaround.

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

    Apply through City of Lakewood — Public Works Department, Permit Counter (Building Division) at 480 S. Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226 (Civic Center North). Phone: 303-987-7500, email: permitcounter@lakewoodco.gov. Office hours: Contact Permit Counter at 303-987-7500; permits are applied for, tracked, and paid online through eTRAKiT (lakw-trk.aspgov.com/eTRAKiT). Official information: https://www.lakewoodco.gov/Local-Government/Departments/Public-Works/Building-and-Construction-Permits.

    Lakewood, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition, with Lakewood amendments in Municipal Code Title 14; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition, with Lakewood amendments; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition (satisfies Colorado HB22-1362's 2021 IECC-or-better floor for the 2023-2026 adoption window); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition (administered with West Metro Fire Protection District); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — City of Lakewood adopted edition, matching the State of Colorado's adopted electrical code. Local amendments apply — see the Lakewood overview page for the full list.

    Yes, sign permits are applied for through the City's eTRAKiT online portal and administered by the Public Works Department Permit Counter. Specific fee amounts and sign-code standards are not independently confirmed here — contact the Permit Counter (303-987-7500, permitcounter@lakewoodco.gov) for current details.

    Sources & verification

    Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-14.

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    Department & other records

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

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