Signs

Sign Ordinance

The City's sign ordinance establishes a comprehensive and impartial system of sign regulations that balances the needs for effective visual communication and a safe, well-maintained, and attractive community. 

Sign Permit & Sign Installer License

A sign permit is required for all permanent signs and some temporary signs; Dynamic Display signs require an annual license. In addition, all sign installers (including those who install portable temporary signs) must be licensed by the City of Maplewood. Please visit our website to apply for a sign installer contractor license. (Apply Online)

Applications 

The following applications are available through our online permitting system (Accela) and can be accessed via the Citizen Access portal (APPLY ONLINE).

  • Comprehensive Sign Plan (PDF) - required for: 
    • Long-term exemptions to banner and window sign ordinance
    • Multi-tenant building signs
    • Murals
    • Shared signs
    • Signs in planned unit developments
    • Signs on large campuses
    • Sports facility signs in parks
    • Wall dynamic display signs
    • Dynamic display signs when in conjunction with a permitted institutional use
  • Dynamic Display Sign License

The following application can be submitted by email, in person, or by mail to 1830 County Road B E or dropped off in a clearly marked envelope via the dropbox outside the front door at 1830 County Road B E.

Handouts

Street Classification (PDF) - Needed to determine new freestanding sign size

Temporary Signs (PDF)