Sign Permit Application

INSTALLING OR MODIFYING A COMMERCIAL SIGN?

Signs will first require a Planning Application and approval.

Depending on the type, a Building Dept. permit might also be required. 

Planning Dept.

Go to this link for Planning Dept. sign permit;  https://www.ci.scappoose.or.us/planning/page/sign-permit-application

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

Contractors;  Apply for your permits via Oregon ePermitting.  Be sure to select; "Commercial" permit type then select "Structural" permit;    https://aca-oregon.accela.com/oregon

Note; we do not offer on-line plan review. Signs that require a Structural Permits will also require 2 sets of plans to be submitted to the Building Official for 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.

ELECTRICAL PERMIT;  If the sign will be illuminated then an Electrical Permit would 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.

PLAN REVIEW;  WE DO NOT OFFER ON-LINE PLAN REVIEW.

• The preferred plan size is 11"x17"  or  8.5"x11"
• The Planning Dept. will require 1-set of plans (other requirements are listed on the SIGN application).
• The Building Dept. will require 2-sets of plans, if a structural permit is required.
• The standard concurrent review time is approx. 2-weeks.

There is a sign business located in Scappoose! Be sure to get a quote from them also (we recommend getting at least 3-quotes);  https://clarksigns.com/about-us/

Business License (processed at City Hall)

All contractors must have a valid City of Scappoose Business License. Scappoose is not within the Portland Metro area.  Open link for application;   https://www.ci.scappoose.or.us/cityhall/page/outside-city-limits-business-license-application  

Economic Development;

For more info on Starting or Operating a business in Scappoose;

https://www.ci.scappoose.or.us/ed/page/starting-and-operating-business-scappoose