Prior to a Sign Permit Application being processed, a Certificate of Occupancy must be issued for the current tenant. Each application must be filled out completely and legibly or it will be returned.
An application must be filled out and notarized before being submitted. If you have issues with the application online, please send an email to application@mscounty.com and they will email you the information you need.
Each application must be accompanied by the following:
1. A NON-REFUNDABLE application fee of $100.00 is required. All checks are to be made payable to the County of MS (please include the address and telephone number on the check).
2. A Balance Due Card addressed to the person to be notified of the final balance fees before the permit is issued.
3. One (1) sign application for each sign or lettering must be submitted in ink or typewritten. Please fill out the appropriate information regarding addresses, telephone numbers, owner, applicant, etc. legibly. Additionally, kindly fill out the appropriate information for either the wall sign or ground sign – not both.
4. A separate building permit application must be submitted if a canopy will be installed. Any lettering on the canopy will be filed on a separate wall sign application.
5. Two (2) copies of the property survey showing where the sign will be located and installed.
6. Two (2) set of drawings prepared in a standard architectural manner and scale to indicate overall dimensions, length, width and height. Wall signs must be shown with wall elevation plans. All ground signs must show footings and/or the foundation with the seal and signature of a licensed professional.
7. For all new installations:
a.) The contractor must provide a current Worker’s Compensation insurance certificate.
- Pursuant to Section 57 of the Worker’s Compensation Law, a Certificate of Insurance on the standard form subscribed by an insurance company authorized by the Superintendent of Insurance to issue worker’s compensation policies must be filed with this application covering all operations in connection therewith.