Plymouth requires a sign permit for permanent and temporary signs erected, altered or relocated within the city.  Signs involving electrical wiring also require an electrical permit.

Exceptions Include:

• Building address numerals
• Residential on-site temporary real estate or construction signs (not exceeding eight (8) square feet in area
• Flags
• Campaign signs;
  • not exceeding 32 square feet in area posted on private property,
  • of any size and number posted on private property 46 days before the state primary election, and
  • all campaign signs are to be removed not more than ten (10) days after an election.

Prohibited Signs Include:

• Blinking, flashing, scrolling, shimmering, and/or rotating signs
• Signs located on public property, in the public right-of-way and/or within public easements
• Signs painted on building exteriors
• Signs tacked or attached to trees, fences and/or utility poles
• Signs that interfere with street signs and traffic control devices
• Signs that interfere with intersection visibility

Forms & Handouts

• Application Form/Fee Schedule (PDF)
• Electronic Signs Handout (PDF)
• Sign Application Checklist (PDF)
• Sign Contractor Requirements (PDF)
• Temporary Signs Landlord Approval Form (PDF)
• Zoning Ordinance
  • View Section 21005 for Definitions
  • View Section 21155 for Sign Regulations

Questions and Complaints

For specific questions or concerns relating to the city's sign regulations, please contact the Community & Economic Development Department at 763-509-5430. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Contact

Building Inspection Division
Plymouth City Hall | 3400 Plymouth Blvd. | Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
P 763-509-5430 | F 763-509-5407 | Inspection Scheduling: 763-509-5449 | inspections@plymouthmn.gov