Pollitt Signs and Graphics

Sign Permitting & Variance Services

Our in-house permit department prepares and manages every sign permit application, variance request, and municipal approval for your project across Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

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Since 1947

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Since 1947, Pollitt Signs has built signs across Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania — and for just as long, we've dealt with the permit offices that approve them. Our full-time, in-house permit department researches the sign code for your specific jurisdiction, whether that's Harford County, Cecil County, Baltimore County, the City of Havre de Grace, or New Castle County, Delaware, and prepares your application from the same drawings our shop uses to build and wire the sign. Because our licensed electricians handle the electrical specs in-house, illuminated sign permits move through review with fewer revision requests. If your sign needs a variance or a hearing before a zoning board, we prepare the case and attend on your behalf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for my business sign?: Most commercial signs in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania require a permit before installation. Requirements vary by jurisdiction — Harford County, Cecil County, Baltimore County, the City of Havre de Grace, and New Castle County, Delaware all apply their own sign codes. Our in-house permit department researches the specific rules for your location before we ever submit an application.
What does Pollitt's permit department actually do for me?: Our full-time permit department handles the entire process in-house: researching your jurisdiction's sign code, preparing the application and drawings, submitting to the municipality, tracking the review, and attending zoning board hearings if a variance is needed. Because the same shop that builds and wires your sign prepares the permit drawings, the specs submitted for approval match exactly what gets installed — which means fewer requests for revised paperwork.
Does an illuminated sign need a separate electrical permit?: Yes, most illuminated signs require an electrical permit in addition to the standard sign permit. Because Pollitt has licensed electricians on staff, we prepare and submit the electrical specifications ourselves rather than relying on an outside subcontractor, and our own electricians handle the wiring once your sign is approved and installed.
How long does the sign permitting process take?: Standard sign permits typically take 2–4 weeks for approval. Variance requests or signs requiring a zoning board hearing can take 6–12 weeks. Our permit department manages the entire timeline and keeps you updated at every step, from initial submission to final approval.

One shop, every step

How We Work

From first sketch to final installation, every step happens under our roof with our people. No subcontractors. No handoffs.

Consultation

Free on-site evaluation. We assess your location, discuss your vision, and recommend the right sign for your business.

Design

Our designers create custom concepts tailored to your brand. You stay involved at every step until the design is right.

Permitting

Our full-time permit department handles all paperwork and local regulations so you don't have to.

Fabrication

Every sign is built in our Havre de Grace facility by trained sign-builders. No subcontractors.

Installation

Our own crews handle every installation. Licensed electricians on staff for illuminated signs.

Service

Maintenance, repair, and refurbishment for the life of your sign. We stand behind our work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for my business sign?

Most commercial signs in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania require a permit before installation. Requirements vary by jurisdiction — Harford County, Cecil County, Baltimore County, the City of Havre de Grace, and New Castle County, Delaware all apply their own sign codes. Our in-house permit department researches the specific rules for your location before we ever submit an application.

What does Pollitt's permit department actually do for me?

Our full-time permit department handles the entire process in-house: researching your jurisdiction's sign code, preparing the application and drawings, submitting to the municipality, tracking the review, and attending zoning board hearings if a variance is needed. Because the same shop that builds and wires your sign prepares the permit drawings, the specs submitted for approval match exactly what gets installed — which means fewer requests for revised paperwork.

Does an illuminated sign need a separate electrical permit?

Yes, most illuminated signs require an electrical permit in addition to the standard sign permit. Because Pollitt has licensed electricians on staff, we prepare and submit the electrical specifications ourselves rather than relying on an outside subcontractor, and our own electricians handle the wiring once your sign is approved and installed.

How long does the sign permitting process take?

Standard sign permits typically take 2–4 weeks for approval. Variance requests or signs requiring a zoning board hearing can take 6–12 weeks. Our permit department manages the entire timeline and keeps you updated at every step, from initial submission to final approval.