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Sign Permit (On-Premises Signs) — West Wendover, Nevada · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-08-21 · Source: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/westwendovernv/latest/westwendover_nv/0-0-0-5447#JD_7-4-9
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Sign Permit (On-Premises Signs) in West Wendover, Nevada
Required before erecting, enlarging, altering (beyond normal maintenance), or relocating any on-premises sign within West Wendover city limits, per City Code Title 7, Chapter 4 (Sign Code), Section 7-4-9. The City has separately adopted the Uniform Sign Code recommended by the International Conference of Building Officials (Section 7-4-1), with Chapter 4 controlling wherever it conflicts with that adopted code. Off-premises signs (billboards/outdoor advertising) are governed by a distinct, more restrictive permit process under Sections 7-4-12 through 7-4-19, not covered by this entry.
Verified 2026-08-21 · Source
When you need this permit
- Permit required before any person erects, enlarges, alters (except for normal maintenance), or relocates a sign within city limits, per City Code 7-4-9(A)
- Application for a sign permit must be made on City-provided forms and include: name, address, telephone number, and signature of the property owner; name/address/phone of the applicant (sign owner); name/address/phone of the contractor if applicable; a plot plan showing parcel boundaries and the location of the sign(s), other structures, parking, and landscaping; drawings of the proposed sign(s) showing design, dimensions, mounting height, materials, and structural details; drawings of all existing signs on the site showing their sizes and locations; and any other information deemed necessary by the building official, per City Code 7-4-9(B)
- Sign permit is issued by the building official, city clerk, or their representative once all Chapter 4, Uniform Sign Code, and City building code requirements are satisfied and fees are paid, per City Code 7-4-9(C)
- Signs subject to this chapter are inspected by City inspectors for compliance, per City Code 7-4-9(E)
- A permit issued in error or based on a falsified application may be revoked, and a sign erected under such a permit may be ordered removed at the owner's expense, per City Code 7-4-9(F)
- Off-premises signs (billboards, outdoor advertising not related to the on-site business) require a separate permit under City Code 7-4-14 and may additionally require a Conditional Use Permit depending on location, per City Code 7-4-16 — confirm which category applies before applying
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Fee schedule
Sign Permit Fee (valuation-based)
West Wendover City Code 7-4-9(D) (Ord. 96-11, 12-17-1996; Show full citationHide
West Wendover City Code 7-4-9(D) (Ord. 96-11, 12-17-1996; amd. Ord. 2005-07, 12-20-2005), as codified by American Legal Publishing at code edition '2024 S-4 (current)', current through Ord. 2024-03, passed 8-20-2024. The $50.00 minimum and the valuation/IBC-schedule formula stand as written in that codified text, and no ordinance amending 7-4-9 has been adopted since Ord. 2005-07.Based on the valuation of the sign(s) to be constructed, per the International Building Code fee schedule, or a minimum of $50.00, whichever is greater
Unpermitted Sign Enforcement Penalty (not a permit fee)
West Wendover City Code 7-4-9(G) — penalty for erecting, altering, enlarging, or relocating a sign without a valid sign permit; Show full citationHide
West Wendover City Code 7-4-9(G) — penalty for erecting, altering, enlarging, or relocating a sign without a valid sign permit; sign is also subject to removal at the owner's expense. Re-read on 2026-08-16 at code edition '2024 S-4 (current)': all four penalty amounts ($100.00 / $250.00 / $500.00 / $1,000.00) are unchanged, still traceable to Ord. 96-11, 12-17-1996.$100.00 (first offense); $250.00 (second offense); $500.00 (third offense); $1,000.00 (each offense after the third)
Review timeline
Plan review
Not published — contact the department
Inspection process
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Sign Compliance Inspection
City inspectors inspect signs subject to this chapter to verify compliance with the Sign Code, the adopted Uniform Sign Code, and the City's building code, per City Code 7-4-9(E)
See the full West Wendover inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Off-premises signs (billboards/outdoor advertising unrelated to the on-site business) are a separate, more restrictive permit category under City Code 7-4-12 through 7-4-19 and may additionally require a Conditional Use Permit depending on location — confirm which category applies before applying.
- Operating without a valid sign permit is a City Code violation subject to removal at the owner's expense plus escalating penalties: $100 for a first offense up to $1,000 for a fourth-or-later offense, per City Code 7-4-9(G).
- The City's Uniform Sign Code adoption (7-4-1) incorporates the International Conference of Building Officials' Uniform Sign Code as locally amended by Chapter 4 — where the two conflict, Chapter 4 controls.
Frequently asked questions
West Wendover requires a sign permit (on-premises signs) for: Permit required before any person erects, enlarges, alters (except for normal maintenance), or relocates a sign within city limits, per City Code 7-4-9(A); Application for a sign permit must be made on City-provided forms and include: name, address, telephone number, and signature of the property owner; name/address/phone of the applicant (sign owner); name/address/phone of the contractor if applicable; a plot plan showing parcel boundaries and the location of the sign(s), other structures, parking, and landscaping; drawings of the proposed sign(s) showing design, dimensions, mounting height, materials, and structural details; drawings of all existing signs on the site showing their sizes and locations; and any other information deemed necessary by the building official, per City Code 7-4-9(B); Sign permit is issued by the building official, city clerk, or their representative once all Chapter 4, Uniform Sign Code, and City building code requirements are satisfied and fees are paid, per City Code 7-4-9(C); Signs subject to this chapter are inspected by City inspectors for compliance, per City Code 7-4-9(E); A permit issued in error or based on a falsified application may be revoked, and a sign erected under such a permit may be ordered removed at the owner's expense, per City Code 7-4-9(F); Off-premises signs (billboards, outdoor advertising not related to the on-site business) require a separate permit under City Code 7-4-14 and may additionally require a Conditional Use Permit depending on location, per City Code 7-4-16 — confirm which category applies before applying. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of West Wendover Community Development Department at (775) 664-3081 before starting work.
Fees are based on the sign's valuation per the International Building Code fee schedule, or a flat $50.00 minimum, whichever is greater. Source: West Wendover City Code 7-4-9(D).
West Wendover does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of West Wendover Community Development Department at (775) 664-3081 for current turnaround.
You'll need: Sign Permit Application; Plot Plan; Sign Design Drawings. Depending on your project, West Wendover may also ask for: Existing Sign Drawings. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
West Wendover requires 1 inspection(s) for a sign permit (on-premises signs), in order: Sign Compliance Inspection. Schedule each through City of West Wendover Community Development Department ((775) 664-3081).
Apply through City of West Wendover Community Development Department at 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, P.O. Box 2825, West Wendover, NV 89883. Phone: (775) 664-3081. Office hours: West Wendover City Hall, 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, Nevada 89883. Building permit applications are submitted in person to the Community Development (Planning Desk) at City Hall; completed documentation must be provided in person with original signatures prior to or at the time of payment. Main Community Development phone: (775) 664-3081; Fax: (775) 664-3720. Community Development staff listed on the department page as of 2026-08-16: Cutter Love, Deputy Community Development Director, and Yesenia Pacheco, Administrative Assistant. Inspections are performed by the Building Official (the City Fire Chief) or a designated representative; the City's January 2016 permit guides name Jeff Knudtson, Fire Chief/Building Official, at 935 Wendover Boulevard (Fire Station), (775) 664-2274, but the Fire Department page as of 2026-08-16 lists R. Gary Corona as Fire Chief at 1113 N. Gene L. Jones Way, (775) 664-2274, fax (775) 664-3599 — confirm the current Building Official with the department. No public email address for the Community Development Department is published on the department page (contact links route through a webform); confirm current staff email directly with the department.. Official information: https://www.westwendovercity.com/government/city-departments/community-development.
West Wendover, Nevada has adopted: West Wendover is its own city building-code authority (not governed by Elko County) under West Wendover City Code Title 7, Chapter 1, which provides that building codes are updated/amended from time to time and each amendment must be formally approved by City Council resolution per Section 7-1-2(A). The currently governing instrument is City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, passed and adopted by the City Council on July 21, 2026 and effective as of the date of the Resolution, which expressly rescinds former Resolution No. 2020-17 (the instrument this record previously cited). Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14 and Exhibit 1 thereto, read from page renders on 2026-08-16.; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), together with Appendix Chapters C, E, I, and J. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1 (adopted July 21, 2026). Supersedes the 2018 edition adopted under the rescinded Resolution 2020-17; the appendix list is unchanged.; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), together with Appendix Chapters BD, BF, BG, BO, CA, CB, and CD. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1. (Under the rescinded Resolution 2020-17 this was the 2018 IRC with Appendix Chapters A, B, C, G, H, J, K and M; the appendix designations changed with the 2024 IRC re-lettering.); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), together with all appendices. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), Commercial and Residential Provisions chapters 1 through 5. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), together with Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, G, I, J, K and L. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), together with Appendix Chapters A, B and C, applicable only when the International Mechanical Code (IMC) is silent. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), together with Appendix Chapters A and B. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), together with Appendix Chapters A, B and C. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1. (The rescinded Resolution 2020-17 listed the 2018 IFGC with Appendix Chapters A, B, C and D; Appendix D is no longer listed.); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), chapters 2 through 11. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, chapter 5. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments by the Northern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council, together with the Appendix (copies available at www.nnicc.org). Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC). Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1. (Was the 2017 NEC under the rescinded Resolution 2020-17.); National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, editions as adopted by the State of Nevada. Source: City of West Wendover Resolution No. 2026-14, Exhibit 1 (wording unchanged from the rescinded Resolution 2020-17).. Local amendments apply — see the West Wendover overview page for the full list.
It is a City Code violation subject to removal at the owner's expense, plus penalties starting at $100.00 for a first offense and increasing to $250.00, $500.00, and $1,000.00 for subsequent offenses. Source: West Wendover City Code 7-4-9(G).
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