Please be advised that at no time may signs be placed within rights-of-way without first obtaining a revocable permit. Depending on the type and size of the sign as well as the location, a revocable permit may not be possible. Temporary Banners and Inflatable Displays | ( pdf).Construction, Election and Real Estate Signs - 7.4.409.E and 7.4.409.F.Window and A-Frame Portable Signs - 7.4.409.C and 7.4.409.E.Engineering Criteria for Sight Distance Requirements.
EMC (Electronic Message Center) Compliance Documentation.If you have further questions, need more information or clarification, or would like to schedule a pre-application meeting, contact Kurt Schmitt at (719) 385-5072 or at To open the applications and documents, you must have Adobe Reader X or newer to view and print these documents. Various types of sign applications, as well as detailed information for signs on private property, are included below. Any new sign requires the submittal of a sign application with the addition of a compliance document with the appropriate authorization if the sign is an Electronic Message Center sign.
The review and processing of applications and permits on private property are handled at the Development Review Enterprise. These revisions allowed for a more visually attractive signage while providing a safer environment for the community and included the addition of Coordinated Sign Plans for commercial centers and Electronic Message Center signs. In 2012, the City of Colorado Springs completed a major rewrite of the incorporating sign technology and marketing practices for signs on private property.