New or replacement signs are required to have a building permit application submitted along with plans showing the location, design and size of the sign. Construction plans for freestanding type signs shall also include foundation and wind design requirements. If electrical work is being performed an electrical application shall also be submitted. For location and design specifications you may contact the County Zoning office at 410-386-2982.

Signs within Municipalities

Hampstead - Freestanding signs require permitting through the County as outlined above; however, please contact the Town at 410-374-2761 for wall mounted signs.

Manchester - Contact 410-239-3200. If electrical work is being performed an electrical application shall be submitted to the County

Mount Airy - Contact 410-795-6012. If electrical work is being performed an electrical application shall be submitted to the County.

New Windsor - Contact 410-635-6575. If electrical work is being performed an electrical application shall be submitted to the County.

Sykesville - Contact 410-795-8959. If electrical work is being performed an electrical application shall be submitted to the County.

Taneytown - Freestanding signs require permitting through the County as outlined above; however, please contact the City at 410-751-1100 for wall mounted signs.

Union Bridge - Contact 410-775-1095. If electrical work is being performed an electrical application shall be submitted to the County

Westminster - Freestanding signs require permitting through the County as outlined above; however, please contact the City at 410-848-9000 for wall mounted signs.

Fees (County)

Please see Row N of the building permit fee schedule and, if applicable, see Row O of the electrical permit fee schedule.