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Sign Location Improvement Permit Application (SLIP)

Planning & Community Development · Mishawaka, Indiana

Your application steps6 steps · Planning & Community DevelopmentView steps
  1. 1Prepare the documentComplete here

    Select a blank on the city PDF and type directly into it, or use the accessible field list. Save your draft and review all pages.

    Official instructionsBlank city document
  2. 2Gather supporting documentsPrepare here, finish outside

    Upload applicable supporting files to keep the packet together. Original documents, physical items, and professional approvals still follow the city’s instructions.

    • All applications: color elevation drawing of proposed signs.
    • Drawings or certification of location/size of existing signs to remain, signs to remove, and proposed signs.
    • Non-facade signs: plan showing entire property boundary and distances, rights of way, entry drives, utilities, existing and proposed sign locations.
    Sign Permit Application & FeesSignage contractor registrationSign Contractor Licensing & Sign Permit Process
  3. 3Sign and verifyPrepare here, finish outside

    Applicant/person securing SILP signature, printed name and date; no notary or original-only restriction stated.

  4. 4Confirm payment timingPrepare here, finish outside

    Planning and Building fees are separate. The published process calls for cash or TWO checks payable to City of Mishawaka. A single combined automated check does not satisfy that instruction.

  5. 5Submit through the correct routeOutside step

    Complete the Planning sign-location process and the separate Building sign permit. Bring the required drawings and cash or two separately assessed checks to the city.

    • Permit issued only to licensed and bonded Mishawaka sign contractor.
    • Separate Building sign-permit application required.
    • Detailed color graphics, existing-signage photograph and site/utility/boundary information; color elevation for all applications; non-facade signs require site plan.
    • Bring cash or TWO checks payable to City of Mishawaka. Planning fees vary by sign type/area; obtain Building Department's separate fee schedule. A single automated combined check does not satisfy published process.
    Call 574-258-1625
  6. 6Track completionOutside step

    Keep the city’s receipt or case number and complete any review, inspection, hearing, or additional information request. Delivery alone does not constitute city approval.

Official requirements and sources

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Effective Date 1/1/2026 CITY OF MISHAWAKA-PLANNING DEPARTMENT SIGN IMPROVEMENT LOCATION PERMIT APPLICATION PROJECT ADDRESS PROJECT NAME LEGAL DESCRIPTION TAX KEY NUMBER (S) PROJECT TYPE (check one): Commercial Industrial Institutional Residential ZONING: R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 C-6 C-7 C-8 C-9 C-10 I-1 I-2 S-1 S-2 PROJECT START DATE: ESTIMATED PROJECT COMPLETION DATE: SIGN COMPANY CONTACT PERSON ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE FAX EMAIL PROPERTY OWNER(S) ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE FAX EMAIL ON SITE BUSINESS MANAGER PHONE FAX EMAIL Yes No Sign Company Bonded & Licensed With City of Mishawaka (1) linear feet Lot Frontage (Required for Freestanding Permanent Signs) (2) Freestanding Sign Facade Sign Temporary Sign Proposed Sign Type(s) (3) Directional Sign Awning Sign Subdivision Sign Please Complete the Appropriate Letter(s) (4) (a) ALLOWED Size of Freestanding Sign (c) PROPOSED Freestanding Sign(s) Height FT Sign 1 Height FT Display Area SF Display Area SF Copy Area SF Copy Area SF Sign 2 (b) EXISTING Freestanding Signs(s) Height FT Yes No Display Area SF Sign 1 Copy Area SF Height FT Sign 3 Display Area SF Height FT Copy Area SF Display Area SF Copy Area SF Sign 2 Height FT Display Area SF Copy Area SF

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