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 2023 Front Street banner application is currently open and will remain open until all banner display periods are filled.
PREPARE FOR YOUR APPLICATION
In order to prepare to apply on MyBuildingPermit.com for the Front Street Banner program, consider the following items.
Applications will allow you to submit up to 3 preferred time slots per sign location (north or south), which should be entered in priority order. Only the first free display period for each location will be granted. Each organization is limited to one time slot for each location per quarter.
| 2023 Display Periods | Front Street Locations |
|---|---|
Quarter 1 |
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January 3 – 24 | North & South |
January 24 – February 14 | South |
February 14 – March 7 | North & South |
March 7 – March 28 | South |
Quarter 2 |
|
March 28 – April 18 | South |
April 18 – May 9 | South |
May 9 – May 30 | South |
May 30 – June 20 | North & South |
Quarter 3 |
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June 20 – July 11 | South |
August 8 – August 29 | North |
August 29 – September 19 | South |
Quarter 4 |
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October 10 – October 31 | South |
December 12 – January 2, 2024 | North |
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.
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.
Fees are assessed per sign as listed in IMC 3.64.010 Schedule C Front Street Temporary Banner.
HOW TO APPLY
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
Fees are assessed per sign as listed in IMC 3.64.010 Schedule C Front Street Temporary Banner.
QUESTIONS
For MyBuildingPermit.com and permitting process questions, please contact 425-837-3100. For program questions, please contact Economic Development
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.