A sign permit for a permanent sign is required before any exterior sign, as defined by the Montgomery County Zoning Ordinance , may be erected in the county. This requirement applies to all types of signs, including free standing, wall-mounted, and marquee signs.
Illuminated signs require both sign and electrical permits.
After staff approval, a sign permit is issued along with a sign tag which is to be attached to the sign itself. A sign permit for a permanant sign is valid for the life of the sign, provided that the sign remains in the location approved with the permit.