Get from Code Check to Permit

We help sign companies, multi-site brands, and contractors get from code check to permit. End-to-end code research and permitting for teams across the US and Canada.

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Flat fees. Code checks back in as little as 24 hours.

TRUSTED BY NATIONAL BRANDS AND THEIR SIGN PARTNERS

StarbucksDollar GeneralT-MobileKiaEdward JonesHoliday Inn

25+

Years in business

300+

Customers

150K+

Locations analyzed

Our process

One partner, from first question to permit in hand

1

Code check

We research the regulations and tell you what is allowed at this address: size, setback, height, and more.

Typically 1–3 business days
2

Engineered drawings

We provide engineered drawings and seals, ready for permit submission.

Bundled with permitting
3

Permit submission

We prepare and assemble the package, file it, and answer the city's questions. If a resubmission is needed, we work through it with you.

Online, in person, or by mail
4

Permit in hand

We follow up and manage the process, with regular updates to you, until the permit is approved. We handle variances if needed.

Typically 2–6 weeks, depending on the jurisdiction
End-to-end project management across every step
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Who we serve

Support for every type of client

For the experts doing the work

Sign companies

Quote faster. Build once. No resubmissions.
Code checks for any US or Canadian address, in your template
24-hour rush available
Permitting, submission through issuance
Flat fee per code check
Sealed engineered drawings available

Flat fee per site. Volume pricing available.

For teams opening everywhere

Multi-site brands

Open on schedule in every market.
Restaurants, hospitality, wellness, automotive, grocery, and more
Feasibility and zoning research before you sign the lease
Sign and accessory permits in every jurisdiction
Rollout project managementfrom site to opening: vendors, inspections, licenses, CO
Engineered drawings included when needed
Volume pricing available

Best fit: brands opening or converting 50+ sites per year.

For teams planning ahead

Developers and contractors

Pull all the permits you need to build and install.
Building and installation permits, submission through issuance
Sign and accessory permits for you and your tenants
Pre-development research: zoning, overlays, permit and license roadmap
Design review against local code before you submit
Jurisdiction intelligence: process, timelines, decision-makers

Customizable for what you need, with volume pricing available.

Sample work

Custom reports by address

See some example code checks we provide. Every report is researched, written for the address, verified with the city, and formatted so your team knows what is allowed.

Standard

Wall and ground signs

Extended

Full ordinance detail

Bank

Branch sign package

Gas station

Canopy, pylon, price signs

Self storage

Facility sign package

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Why it matters

The cost of doing it wrong:
2+ months lost

Every jurisdiction has its own sign code. Here's what happens when the research is skipped.

Rejected permit applications

4–6+ week delay

Wrong setback, size, or illumination specs
send you back to square one.

Stalled
store openings

4–8+ week delay

A missed restriction can push your launch
date out for weeks.

Fines and forced removal

$500–$5,000+ per violation

Non-compliant signage can mean
teardown costs and penalties.

Our differentiators

Why Sign Code?

Deep expertise, verified with the city

We start at the code. We confirm requirements with the planning office, so what we tell you is what the reviewer will accept.

We've probably researched your city already

We have researched sign codes in thousands of municipalities across the US and Canada. There are few jurisdictions we haven't already worked in.

Flat fee, so you know what to expect

One price per site, quoted up front. No hourly billing and no surprises on the invoice.

Tech-enabled, so you can track every step

Order, upload, and follow your projects in the client portal, with status updates from code check through permit approval.

What clients say

Built for teams who can't afford to get it wrong

"We appreciate the sign code research and information provided. This allows our team to focus on other tasks instead of spending time researching codes."

— O'Reilly Auto Parts

"Quick turnaround, fair price, and easy to work with."

— Adrenaline

"Sign Code is always responsive and sends the code check forms in a quick manner."

— Hilton Displays
FAQ

Common questions

01
What is a code check?

We research the sign regulations for a specific address and tell you what is allowed: size, setback, height, and more. Every report is written for the address and verified with the city.

02
Where do you work?

Any address across the United States and Canada. We've researched thousands of municipalities and more than 150,000 locations.

03
How long does it take?

Code checks typically take 1–3 business days, and a 24-hour rush is available. Permits typically take 2–6 weeks, depending on the jurisdiction.

04
Can you use our template?

Yes. We can deliver code checks in your own template. Contact us and we'll set it up.

05
Do you handle the permit itself, or just the research?

Both. We handle permitting from submission through issuance, and we also provide code research on its own.

06
How do you price?

We charge a flat fee per site, quoted up front. Volume pricing is available.

07
How do I order?

Order through the client portal, or contact us for volume pricing.

Send us an address. We'll take it from there

Order through the client portal or contact us for volume bundles.

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