Sign Permits
Permanent Signs
Submittal Requirements
Additional Info
- IMC Chapter 18.11 Sign Code
- Olde Town Design Standards (PDF) (if in Cultural Business District (PDF))
Fees
The fee schedule is listed in the Land Use Permit Fee Schedule (PDF).
Temporary Signs
There is no fee to install the following Temporary Signs but you must submit a complete Temporary Sign Agreement and receive a Sign Number from the City prior to installing them:
- A-frame
- Commercial Banner
- Outdoor Vendor Signs (such as for a food truck or Christmas tree sales lot)
- Project Real Estate Sign
Temporary Sign Agreement Form and Process:
Download the corresponding Temporary Sign Agreement Form:
- A-frame
- Commercial Banner
- Outdoor Vendor Signs (such as for a food truck or Christmas tree sales lot)
- Project Real Estate Sign
Fill out the form, scan it, and email it to TempSign-CPD@issaquahwa.gov
By email, you will receive a Sign Number. You must put the number on your sign and you may not install your sign until you receive the number.
Remove your sign at the end of the allowed time period.
Temporary Window Signs
A temporary window sign is any sign of a temporary nature displayed within a commercial building on the inside of the glass or in close proximity to the window and intended to be viewed by persons outside of the building.
When all conditions are met, the following temporary commercial signs do not need a permit and there is no fee.
- Commercial Banners on Light Poles
- Construction, Contractor, “Coming Soon” signs
- Garage Sale Signs
- Residential Unit Real Estate Signs (for Sale, Lease, or Rent)
- Real Estate Directional Arrow Signs
- Residential Real Estate Open House Signs
- Window Signs
Temporary window signs are up for less than 30 days.
All temporary or permanent signs may not cover more than 25% of the windows on a building face.
No more than 50% of windows on a building face are covered: up to 25% signs, up to 25% any other kind of decal, design, art, ….
When all conditions are met, the following temporary non-commercial signs do not need a permit and there is no fee.
- General On-site Signs
- General Right of Way Signs
- Non-commercial Banners on Light Poles
- Flags
Banners Over Front Street
Banners over Front Street have eligibility requirements and are requested by time slots on a first come first serve basis.
Eligibility: Limited to City of Issaquah and non-commercial organizations which receive funding from them City through a grant program or service contract. This includes Human Services, Arts Commission, Lodging Tax, and other contracts.
The 2022 Front Street banner application is currently closed. We will contact eligible organization when 2023 applications are available. If you would like to ensure you are on this list, contact Jen Davis Hayes.
Once the application is open, applications will allow you to submit up to 3 preferred time slots per sign location (north and/or south). Only the first free time slot for each location will be granted. Please list them in the order you prefer. Each organization is limited to one time slot for each location per quarter.
To apply, go to MyBuildingPermit.com and select the following options during the application process:
Sign -> Nonresidential -> Temporary Sign -> Street Banner
When selecting the application address location, search for the street name "Banner" and choose 123 FRONT ST BANNER
Once the application is open, applications will allow you to submit up to 3 preferred time slots per sign location (north and/or south). Only the first free time slot for each location will be granted. Please list them in the order you prefer. Each organization is limited to one time slot for each location per quarter.
When selecting the application address location, search for the street name "Banner" and choose 123 FRONT ST BANNER
Fees are assessed per sign as listed in IMC 3.64.010 Schedule C Front Street Temporary Banner.
For information on banner construction requirements and how to drop off and pick up the banner for installation, see Banner Over Front St Installation Criteria
Insurance Requirement
A certificate of liability insurance naming the City as additionally insured is required before your sign will be installed. See the Insurance Requirements Handout for details.