Sign Permit Application

INSTALLING OR MODIFYING A COMMERCIAL SIGN?

New or revised signs will require a review for Planning Application requirements.

For info on City's Sign code, click "development code" in blue menu bar to right

Building Dept. permit/approval could also be required.

For Planning Dept.

Application is below,
- If you need the map/tax lot# contact the county assessor or use their online tools;
  - Search Page (columbiacountyor.gov)
- If you need the city's zoning designation, go to;
  - City Maps | City of Scappoose Oregon
Once approved, the City Planner will send you an approval letter.

For the Building Dept.

Determine if the sign requires a Structural Permit. Link to State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code below; https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/OSSC2019P1
If a permit is required, then contractors must apply via Oregon e-permit to create their e-permit record. Be sure to select; "Commercial - Structural" permit; https://aca-oregon.accela.com/oregon
We do not offer on-line plan review, you will need to submit 2-sets of plans for the Building Official review. (If no Structural Permit is required, then no plans are required)
Once approved, you will receive 1-approved set of plans to be kept at the job site.
***NOTE; If the sign will be illuminated then an Electrical Permit would also be required. All Electrical Permits are issued & inspected through COLUMBIA COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT located at the County Offices in St. Helens, they also use Oregon e-permit or call them at; 503-397-1501.

BOTH OUR PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENTS DO NOT OFFER ON-LINE PLAN REVIEW.

Business License;

All contractors must have a valid City of Scappoose Business License. Scappoose is not within the Portland Metro area.

Economic Development

More info on starting/operating a Business in Scappoose;

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