Sign Permit Application

INSTALLING OR MODIFYING A COMMERCIAL SIGN?

Signs require a Planning Application and approval.

A Building Dept. permit would also be required.

For Planning Dept.

• use application below, it will list submittal requirements
  • If you need the map/tax lot# contact the county assessor or use thier online tools; https://www.columbiacountyor.gov/departments/assessor
  • If you need the city's zoning designation, go to; https://www.ci.scappoose.or.us/planning/page/city-maps
  • LAND USE CODE: For more info about the City of Scappoose Sign Regulations please review the Planning Dept. Land Use code first.  The link to our Sign Code 17.114 is below;   https://www.scappoose.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/municipalcode/253/ord_863_17.114_update_september_2017.pdf
• We do not offer on-line plan review.
• 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.

• 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.

Business License;

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

Open link for application;  www.scappoose.gov/cityhall/page/outside-city-limits-business-license-application  

Economic Development

More info on starting/operating a Business in Scappoose;

https://www.scappoose.gov/ed/page/starting-and-operating-business-scappoose